by Elif Şafak
First published 2021
On the divided island of Cyprus, a Greek-Cypriot mother and a Turkish-Cypriot father forge an unlikely romance. As their countries clash, their love must remain a secret. But when their daughter uncovers the family's buried past, she discovers the power of forgiveness to heal old wounds. A timely story of resilience and the enduring bonds of family.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cyprus
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
345 pages · ebook · Penguin