You Are Desire

2023 • Drama

After Lin Yu Jing's parents' divorce, she and her dad moved to a new city where she becomes seat mates with notoriously "ill-tempered" Shen Juan at their new school. She thought it would be difficult to integrate into a new group, but she quickly meets interesting classmates at her new school. Her arrival also brings changes to Shen Juan, her seat mate who was held back a year. Just as her life was gradually getting back on track, Lin Yu Jing's mother, Lin Zhi, forcibly takes her back to her hometown. A year later, she is reunited with Shen Juan in university. She learns that Shen Juan's family has gone through some hard times and he still hasn't recovered from the trauma. With the help of Lin Yu Jing and their classmates, Shen Juan slowly walks out of the haze. Lin Yu Jing also finds her own direction in life.

While the TV adaptation of 'You Are Desire' captures the surface thrills and suspense, the original novel 'You Are Not Alone' by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen delves much deeper into the complex psychology of its characters. The pages of the novel weave a mesmerizing narrative that explores themes of loneliness, envy, and the desire for belonging in a way that only the written word can fully capture. Reading 'You Are Not Alone' offers a rich, immersive experience that unravels its mysteries slowly, allowing the reader to savor each twist and turn. The authors' intricate portrayal of the protagonist's inner turmoil and their masterful ability to build tension makes reading the novel a unique journey that complements and enhances the viewing of its television adaptation. Dive into the source material for a deeper appreciation of the story's multifaceted layers and emotional intricacies.