Daughters of Smoke and Fire is a novel by author Ava Homa.
The unforgettable story of a young girl’s tough fight for freedom and justice for her brother.
The book deals with the daily life of the Kurds. Leila dreams of making films to bring the repressed stories of her people to the global stage. Leila’s younger brother, Chia, influenced by their father’s past of torture and imprisonment and a deep desire for justice, begins to get involved in social and political issues. Seeking answers about her brother’s whereabouts, Leila fears the worst and begins a campaign to save him.
Daughter of Smoke and Fire is a reminiscent portrait of the life and stakes faced by 40 million stateless Kurds.
