The novel follows Asya, a young woman in Istanbul, and Armanoush, an Armenian-American who comes to Turkey to explore her family’s past. They become friends, and Armanoush discovers that their families are secretly connected by the events of the 1915 Armenian genocide.
As hidden truths about the past emerge, both girls confront questions of identity, memory, and family secrets. The story shows how historical trauma affects later generations and how silence can shape personal lives.