by Samira Ahmed
First published 2025
Fleeing war-torn Aleppo, Layla and her young son Amir embark on a desperate odyssey across Europe. Beset by smugglers, red tape, and xenophobia, they find sanctuary in the most unlikely of places - a makeshift camp of fellow displaced persons. As Layla fights to secure a future for her family, she discovers that home has no fixed location, only the souls who hold it dear.
Genres: historical-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, refugees
Setting: Aleppo, Europe
400 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins
Content warnings: violence, war