This installment in this graphic novel series about the Silk Road involves the time building up to Pariya's engagement to Umar. Pariya is a difficult person to like because her inability to put into words what she means and her reclusiveness. Her attributes seem to be that of someone on the Autism spectrum. She likes Umar and hopes they will be betrothed but finds it impossible to put it into words with both her family and Umar. In addition her family is still reconstructing their home and business that was destroyed by invaders in a previous volume. The author/illustrator does an excellent job of depicting Pariya's frustration and anguish over her difficulties. I am always impressed by the elaborate detail she puts into every illustration. Now that they are betrothed, I hope the next volume will include the wedding of Pariya and Umar.
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