What would you sacrifice for success? And what would it take to reclaim your soul?

In The Price of a Dream, debut author Ayiz Kaito delivers an unforgettable tale of a young Southeast Asian woman who risks everything to chase luxury abroad, only to find herself broken and alone. When she returns to her hometown, haunted by guilt and loss, she discovers the deeper cost of her choices - and the healing power of purpose.

Through heartfelt storytelling and emotional honesty, this novel explores:

The fragile line between ambition and abandonment

The lasting bonds of sisterhood and forgiveness

The quiet strength of women rebuilding their futures

And the truth that the greatest legacies often rise from the greatest regrets.

Perfect for fans of inspiring women's fiction, emotional redemption arcs, and cross-cultural journeys, The Price of a Dream reminds us that our roots can be the richest soil for new beginnings.

For who:

Readers of emotional and inspirational women's fiction

Southeast Asian and diaspora readers seeking cultural authenticity

Fans of novels like The Henna Artist, Where the Crawdads Sing, or A Thousand Splendid Suns

Women looking for healing, purpose, and relatable resilience stories

Educators and advocates of women's empowerment and digital inclusion