Actress and author Robinne Lee has released her new novel, ‘Crash Into Me’, a story that tackles issues of race, status, and the balance of power in a long-term marriage. The book follows the character of Cecilia Chen, a photographer, as she navigates a complicated romance.

From ‘The Idea of You’ to ‘Crash Into Me’

Lee’s debut novel, ‘The Idea of You’, was a mega success, becoming an international bestseller. However, she says that ‘Crash Into Me’ is the novel she always wanted to write. The new book is a more weighty and complex story, dealing with issues of racial tension and safety for Cecilia’s biracial children.

Lee’s choice to tackle these issues was informed by high-profile news about gun violence, including the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. She felt that she couldn’t write another book that was just a love story, without addressing the grittier undersides of what was happening in the world.

The result is a book that weaves in some feelings of ‘The Idea of You’, but also feels like a story that Lee had always wanted to tell. ‘Crash Into Me’ is a novel that explores the complexities of relationships, identity, and power dynamics.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.