By Debashis Chakraborty
In a land torn between hunger and hope, love dares to survive.
When Nepal's Gen-Z uprising ignites, hospitals overflow, food lines stretch endlessly, and the streets blaze with protest. Amid the smoke, a young migrant worker from Bengal and a farmer's daughter discover a fragile yet unbreakable bond.
Their love is tested by lockdowns, suspicion, and revolution. Brass plates become banners of hunger, songs rise against tear gas, and vows are whispered beneath curfew skies. In a world collapsing under scarcity and mistrust, their togetherness emerges as a symbol of resilience.
Gen-ZiNk: Love in the Days of Smoke is a powerful tale of intimacy and upheaval - where romance and rebellion walk hand in hand. More than a love story, it is a portrait of Nepal's youth-led struggle for dignity and a timeless reminder: governments may fall, but love endures.
Perfect for readers of:
Literary fiction with social and historical depth
Love stories set against political and cultural revolutions
South Asian fiction and diaspora voices