The Bruising of Qilwa sub/FAMILY who was sold away when

who was sold away when they were boys

becomes a founding member of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP)

and a modern chronicle of how a young female writer shrugged off the chains of a rigid cultural identity meant to define her

And they soon realize that coming together is the only way to save their kingdom from those who would rather see it burn—even if it will cost them

The Bruising of Qilwa sub/FAMILY who was sold away whenBy Naseem Jamnia In this intricate debut fantasy introducing a queernormative Persian inspired world, a nonbinary refugee practitioner of blood magic discovers a strange disease that causes political rifts in their new homeland. Persian American author Naseem Jamnia has crafted a gripping narrative with a moving, nuanced exploration of immigration, gender, healing, and family. Powerful and fascinating, The Bruising of Qilwa is the newest arrival in