After her mother's tragic death, Leigh Chen Sanders is convinced her mother has turned into a beautiful red bird. Haunted by grief and guilt, Leigh travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. There, she embarks on a magical journey through memories, family secrets, and her own art to uncover the truth about her mother's past and find a way to heal. This moving story blends realistic fiction with magical elements to explore love, loss, and cultural identity.