The older sister, Mariam, has been struggling to find her place in society after being forced to leave behind her homeland, while the younger sister, Luna, is growing up with a strong sense of identity and purpose. As they navigate their new lives, they are faced with challenges that test their relationship and their understanding of themselves and each other. Through the lens of their experiences, the author explores themes of family, culture, and belonging, raising important questions about the nature of identity and the importance of embracing one's heritage. The plot of the book revolves around the lives of two Afghan sisters, Mariam and Luna, who have been living in exile in Iran since their childhood. Mariam, the older sister, has been struggling to find her place in society after being forced to leave behind her homeland, while Luna, the younger sister, is growing up with a strong sense of identity and purpose. As they navigate their new lives, they face challenges that test their relationship and their understanding of themselves and each other. Through the lens of their experiences, the author raises important questions about the nature of identity and the importance of embracing one's heritage. The story begins with Mariam, who has been feeling lost and disconnected from her roots since leaving Afghanistan.

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