Daughters of Smoke and Fire

Set in Iran, this powerful debut novel follows Leila, a young Kurdish woman aspiring to share her people's stories through filmmaking, as her brother Chia becomes involved in activism amid increasingly dangerous circumstances. When Chia goes missing and Leila seeks answers, her own safety is threatened as she risks publishing his writings online. This compelling story explores themes of identity, family bonds, and the struggles faced by stateless Kurds.