Some truths heal, others shatter. Every family has secrets, but Tina's could change everything. After the first Artsakh war in the 1990s, Tina and her mother fled Armenia to live a new life in California.
Now 23, Tina lives in quiet isolation, haunted by unanswered questions and a sense that something in her past doesn't quite add up. When suspicion leads her to believe her mother has been hiding the truth about her father's disappearance, Tina embarks on a journey back to Armenia. But unearthing the past comes at a cost; some answers demand more than she's ready to give.
As Tina digs into her family's buried history, a parallel story unfolds: a brilliant, troubled poet confined to a psychiatric hospital in Yerevan and the ancient echoes of a 10th-century monk in a remote monastery. What connects them—and how are their lives woven into Tina's own?
Unraveling is a lyrical, emotionally charged exploration of identity, inherited trauma, and the resilience of the human spirit. With unforgettable characters and a deeply personal quest at its core, this novel is a testament to the power of truth, forgiveness, and the search for belonging.
Perfect for readers of literary fiction and poignant, character-driven stories about family and heritage.
Discover Unraveling—a novel that will linger in your heart long after the final page.