The story is based on the author’s own life experience during the Lebanese civil war and inspired by the true story of a secret library in Darayya, Syria. When their Syrian city is plagued by bombings, young Nour and her cousin build a secret underground library from books salvaged from the streets, finding hope and escape within its walls for their community. Reviewers praise it as a beautiful and poignant story of resilience and the power of books to heal and create safe spaces during difficult times.