After leaving behind a difficult relationship in the UK, Cristina returns to Romania hoping for a fresh start. Instead, life sends her to Germany, where she faces bureaucratic chaos, housing disasters, cultural confusion, and the looming reality of a critical surgery.
Told with dark humor, sharp observation, and emotional honesty, 9th Floor explores what happens when everything falls apart at once — and you somehow keep going anyway.
Through heartbreak, absurd situations, resilience and moments of unexpected laughter, Cristina rebuilds her sense of self while learning that healing is rarely graceful… but sometimes it can be strangely funny.
Perfect for readers who enjoy deeply personal memoirs with both emotional depth and humor.
Cristina Mihaela Alexescu was born on May 30th, 1992, in Romania, spending a vibrant childhood split between two distinct cities. This early experience of navigating different environments sparked a lifelong passion for change and explor-ation. At nineteen, she made a bold move to the United Kingdom, which became her home for the next eleven years. Seeking a new chapter, Cristina eventually traded the UK for Germany, where she currently lives and writes. Her diverse journey across borders and cultures deeply influences her perspective, bringing a rich, multicultural depth to her storytelling.