I went into this one hoping that I would get a better picture of what was going on in Afghanistan and the impact that the Taliban had both in the past and more recently in the most recent take over. This book definitely did that and more. I learned about many different women who grew up both in Afghanistan and abroad due to the danger of living in their home country under the Taliban's rule. I also saw the impact that a period of revitalization can have, and then the dramatic pendulum swing which tried to erase that progress again in 2021. As with many anthologies, this one was carefully woven together, but each story was unique. I appreciated that these women were willing to share their stories considering how dangerous life might be for them as a result of their honesty and going against a terrifying regime.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this one!