In 'Shelter', Kyung Cho's life is overwhelmed by debt and the burden of living beyond his means. With his wife Gillian by his side, Kyung's facade of stability crumbles when he is forced to confront his affluent yet abusive parents, Jin and Mae, following a violent incident that leaves them in need of care. This familial crisis brings to light the deep-seated resentments and emotional scars of Kyung's past, testing the fabric of their family unit and propelling them towards a tumultuous and cathartic climax. Jung Yun's debut novel explores the complexities of family dynamics, cultural identity, and the meaning of home against the backdrop of a Korean-American experience marked by struggle and the search for solace.