A poignant and unforgettable young adult novel by Zoulfa Katouh. Set amid the devastation of the Syrian civil war, the story follows Salama Kassab, an eighteen-year-old pharmacy student whose life is transformed by war. After losing her family, she volunteers at a hospital, treating victims while battling her own trauma and survivor's guilt. Haunted by visions of her imagined companion, Khawf (Fear), Salama wrestles with the decision to flee her homeland or remain and help those in need. Her growing relationship with Kenan rekindles hope, reminding her that love and humanity can endure even in the darkest times.