moreġ of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 starsĪuthor Note: I believe Goodreads is a place for readers and not authors, so I will not insert myself much on this page. Riesen’s story is a heartfelt song for Afghanistan.”-Julia Walton, author of Words on Bathroom Walls.

I laughed with and ached for these characters. It is impossible not to fall in love with Mafi, Raf, and Jalen. This book is a hand over the heart and a nod to hope for the future of Afghanistan. “Sharp, funny, and written with fierce love. Lila Riesen is a talent to watch.”-Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of The Serpent King “Free Radicals is a deeply moving and keenly drawn story of courage, resilience and familial love, filled with tenderness, heart, romance, and hilarity. 'A smart, powerful, poignant tale of identity, freedom, and family.'-Kirkus Starred review Free Radicals is her first novel, inspired by her cashew-coveting Baba and all the Afghans fighting for peace, in the US and abroad. In 2017, Lila graduated with a Master's degree in English literature and linguistics from the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Indiana University and the Australian National University in English. Lila Riesen is a talent to watc Daughter of Afghan and Australian immigrants, Lila was raised in the USA.

Praise for Free Radicals: 'A smart, powerful, poignant tale of identity, freedom, and family.'-Kirkus Starred review “Free Radicals is a deeply moving and keenly drawn story of courage, resilience and familial love, filled with tenderness, heart, romance, and hilarity. Daughter of Afghan and Australian immigrants, Lila was raised in the USA.

Free Radicals by Lila Riesen