The story follows , a young woman who grew up in Soviet Armenia. Compelled by a desire to find her biological father, she leaves her life behind to travel to the Rojava region in Syrian Kurdistan.

A central pillar of the book is the battle against patriarchy . It highlights women making autonomous decisions about their lives and bodies in a traditionally male-dominated war zone.

The protagonist. Her internal journey involves breaking free from patriarchal expectations and discovering painful but necessary truths about her heritage.

Originally written in Spanish, the book has been translated into Armenian; verify the specific language of your EPUB file.

Accompanying her is her cousin, , a journalist raised in Boston. Their journey takes them into a heart of conflict, where they witness the brutal reality of war involving Turkish forces and the Islamic State. The two women eventually join a female military detachment (inspired by the real-life YPJ ), learning firsthand that liberation and identity are often gained through struggle. Key Characters

Nané's personal quest mirrors the broader Armenian and Kurdish search for a homeland and historical justice.

Magda Tagtachian is an Argentinian-Armenian writer and journalist who often explores themes of memory and justice in her works like Alma Armenia and Artsaj . Magda Tagtachian: Kindle Store - Amazon.com