Jalissa and her father Delroy share a surname, a history, and not much else. But when Delroy invites her on a trip to Jamaica-his homeland, his haven-she says yes. She's running from heartbreak. He's hiding a secret.

As they journey through sun-drenched towns and tangled family roots, old tensions resurface and new truths emerge. Along the way, they meet unforgettable characters who help them confront the past, reckon with the present and, just maybe, reimagine their future.

Tender, funny and full of heart, Bitter Melon is a story about finding your voice, claiming your roots and learning what it really means to love someone just as they are.