Parts of A Song

"I don't know about you, but I want to remember every great love. Each is a teacher."Lara, torn between her passion for the arts and a desire to please her conservative, Asian mother, reluctantly immerses herself in a high-pressure marketing job. But deep within her, she cannot shake the call to create.

Owen is an engineer-by-day who believes his true work and worth lie in his music. Fueled by a difficult past and a desire to escape his demons, he dreams of the day he can make his Big Break.

When Lara and Owen's worlds collide, a friendship is ignited, propelling them on an incredible journey. Against a backdrop of music, art, and adventure, they face their deepest fears, battle their traumas, and confront their pasts. But what will remain of them when the final note fades?

Prepare to embark on a journey through this tale of self-discovery set across Manila, Singapore, San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles. This novel is an ode to friendship, first love, forever love, and the timeless quest to discover all the parts of this song called life.

Content Warning: This story includes some depictions of abuse.