• A story of two women who rebelled against traditions and tribal laws in a society governed by taboo and prohibition.

In an environment where love is seen as an unforgivable crime, Layla falls in love with a poet who reciprocates her feelings, but her family rejects him because he doesn't belong to their conservative tribal community. They force her to marry another man who subjects her to various forms of humiliation and harshness. After her divorce, her father locks her in a room resembling a solitary confinement cell. Maram, her friend from a more open urban setting, falls for a famous intellectual, but he refuses to marry her. As Layla takes her first steps toward the adventure of life, Maram has already progressed significantly. This isn't just a narrative of two women defying traditions and tribal laws, it's also a tale of a society that condemns those who consider committing the sin of love. Hana Hijazi, a Saudi doctor and writer, has contributed to several Arabic newspapers and magazines and participated in numerous cultural events. This is her debut novel.

• Publishing house: Dar Al Saqi
• Number of Pages: 208
• Year of publication: 2015