Exhibit A Novel
“Exhibit A Novel” by R. O. Kwon, published by Penguin Group on May 20, 2025, is a 224-page exploration of desire, ambition, and the complexities of identity. Set against the backdrop of a lavish party in the hills outside San Francisco, the narrative follows Jin Han, a talented photographer at a crossroads in her life, who encounters Lidija Jung, a world-class ballerina on hiatus. Their meeting sparks a profound connection that challenges Jin’s understanding of herself and her relationships.
As the story unfolds, readers will delve into the intense artistic drives that bind Jin and Lidija, revealing their shared struggles and hidden desires. The novel intricately weaves themes of friendship and ambition, while also addressing the weight of familial curses and the risks of vulnerability. Through their evolving relationship, Kwon examines the transformative power of art and the personal sacrifices that come with pursuing one’s passions. This edition invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between ambition and self-discovery.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER
NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY VOGUE, ELLE, AND ELECTRIC LITERATURE
“Hypnotic…a haunting romance about desire, obsession, and ambition that is sure to get your heart rate up.” —Time Magazine
“R.O. Kwon’s Exhibit is, hands down, the sexiest novel of the year.“ —Vogue
“A highly sensory experience…lingers like a mysterious, multihued bruise.” —The New York Times
“One of the most buzzed-about books of the year…fiery, sexual, and undeniably original.“ —Poets & Writers
From bestselling author R. O. Kwon, an exhilarating, blazing-hot novel about a woman caught between her desires and her life.
At a lavish party in the hills outside of San Francisco, Jin Han meets Lidija Jung and nothing will ever be the same for either woman. A brilliant young photographer, Jin is at a crossroads in her work, in her marriage to her college love Philip, and in who she is and who she wants to be. Lidija is an alluring, injured world-class ballerina on hiatus from her ballet company under mysterious circumstances. Drawn to each other by their intense artistic drives, the two women talk all night.
Cracked open, Jin finds herself telling Lidija about an old familial curse, breaking a lifelong promise. She’s been told that if she doesn’t keep the curse a secret, she risks losing everything; death and ruin could lie ahead. As Jin and Lidija become more entangled, they realize they share more than the ferocity of their ambition, and begin to explore hidden desires. Something is ignited in Jin: her art, her body, and her sense of self irrevocably changed. But can she avoid the specter of the curse? Vital, bold, powerful, and deeply moving, Exhibit asks: how brightly can you burn before you light your life on fire?
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