Girl At War by Sara Nović

Set against the backdrop of the Croatian War of Independence, this poignant narrative follows Ana Jurić, a young girl whose life is irrevocably altered by the conflict. As the war shatters her childhood, Ana is forced to navigate the complexities of survival, loss, and identity. Years later, as a college student in New York, she grapples with the haunting memories of her past and the struggle to reconcile her new life with the scars of her homeland. Through a blend of past and present, the story explores themes of resilience, memory, and the enduring impact of war on the human spirit.

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