This story spans the 1950s through the 70s and 80s to the present day and follows Elaheh "Ellie" Soltani and Homa Roozbeh - girls from completely different backgrounds who meet in Tehran as seven-year-olds who become fast friends but drift apart - a cycle that continues as their lives intersect time and time again and their fates intertwine against the volatile backdrop of the Iranian Revolution and the decades that follow. The narrative is presented predominantly from Ellie's perspective, though we do get a few segments from Homa's perspective. Both main characters are well fleshed out and their dynamic as it evolves over decades is realistically depicted. The author's portrayal of the changing socio-political landscape of Iran during the Iranian revolution and its aftermath with emphasis on women's rights will inspire reflection. We can't help but ponder over the fact that many of us have been afforded freedoms that others do not enjoy - freedoms that we often take for granted and rights that women all over the world have fought for in their own time and continue to do so today. This story dealt with friendship, grief, love, power, and freedom. I learned a great deal about the culture of Iran, but not in a textbook sort of way. I loved the friendship between the girls/women. So well done and relatable! I highly recommend reading this book as it's a memorable read that you will be thinking about long after you turn the last page.

I like the stories and I like that they are in the form of a comic book.

I read it in 3 days(1 hr each day at work, while kids napped) it was very good! I loved how it was all based on a true story and goes much in detail they went with how it really was.

Such a cute book! We will look for others of hers.

Such a cute book! We will look for others of hers.

It keeps my kids attention

It keeps my kids attention

Gorgeous audio book.

If you like sick minds and bad language this is the book for you. Nora Roberts' books are so much better. Don't know why she turned to doing J.D. Robb.

Laughed out loud throughout the book. The ending was priceless. Loved the quirky characters.