I received this book in a bookishfirst giveaway. I found this book completely fascinating! This story gave the reader so much insight into what ordinary families go through living in a city under Isis occupation. I love how the author brought the fears and worries of real people to life. The fear of a woman who discovers she is pregnant and is afraid to go to the hospital because of the occupying forces in her city. I also really admire the courage portrayed and the heartbreak of families being separated because they were afraid to keep their unmarried daughters with them in a city under occupation. There is also the story of the main characters love for animals and his determination to care for them and protect them. This was truly a beautiful story that needed to be told.