As someone who does not have a religious identity, I was hesitant to read The Book of Longings. However, I want to make this very clear. You do not need to be religious to understand or enjoy this title. The narrator of this story is Ana, a young woman from biblical times who is also the wife of Jesus. Her story shines a light on how women are silenced in the bible and champions the achievements and rights of fellow women. Kidd, the author, did a remarkable job with creating the character of Ana which I think really contributed to this book's greatness. I enjoyed reading this feminist historical reimagining and encourage you to add it to your reading list!