Fundamentally

Shortlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction, this debut novel is a witty and incisive exploration of love, family, and belonging, intertwining the stories of Nadia, an academic working in Iraq, and Sara, a young woman who joined ISIS. As their friendship deepens, a secret threatens to upheave everything they have built, revealing complex themes of identity and connection. Praised for its humor, honesty, and daring narrative, it promises to be a compelling and thought-provoking read.