Sweet Haven

When a scandalous sex video featuring a high-school girl goes viral across the internet, shock waves tear through the seemingly tranquil Philippine town of Jose Panganiban. Narita, an independent journalist who fled the claustrophobic town years ago, returns home determined to shield her teenage niece from the fallout. As Narita digs into the origins of the video, she uncovers a labyrinth of hypocrisy, predatory secrets, and the complicity of a pious community that will do anything to preserve its reputation. A gripping, fearless novel exploring social stigma, small-town corruption, and the courage to confront painful truths.