by Samra Habib
First published 2019
Samra Habib fled persecution in Pakistan only to face new challenges as a queer refugee in Canada. Forced into an arranged marriage, Samra must find the courage to embrace their identity and build a life of their own choosing. A story of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of fearlessly inhabiting one's truest self.
Genres: contemporary, memoir, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Canada, Pakistan
220 pages · Paperback · Viking
Content warnings: homophobia, racism, sexism