Aisha Muharrar

Aisha Muharrar, the author of the debut novel 'Loved One,' delves into the intricate dynamics of grief and friendship. She discusses the complexities of her protagonist Julia, who grapples with the ambiguous loss of her friend Gabe, with whom her relationship was tangled before his death. Muharrar highlights the differing ways people cope with loss and the challenge of finding closure. She also shares insights on how she aimed to write a narrative about grief that resonates without feeling overly depressing.