Savage Tongues

In Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi's novel, a young Iranian American woman named Arezu navigates a complex, life-altering affair during a summer in Spain, setting the stage for a profound exploration of desire, power, and human connection. Many years later, she returns to her inherited apartment with her friend Ellie to confront the memories and trauma of that summer, delving into themes of agency, displacement, and erasure. Blending atmospheric storytelling with incisive insights, the book offers a compelling meditation on violence, healing, and the deep bonds forged through pain.