White Jasmines is a poetic, spiritual, and deeply introspective journey through the soul of a woman confronting love, faith, and identity. The book unfolds like a diary of divine conversation, tracing forty days of communion between a narrator and a presence she perceives as God. It drifts between prose and poetry, dream and revelation, exploring themes of solitude, womanhood, and transcendence. The story begins with heartbreak and the collapse of faith, then moves through cycles of pain and renewal. What begins as an inward cry slowly transforms into a meditation on existence itself.

Hasti Saadi’s writing doesn’t just describe emotions; it breathes them. Her words rise and fall with the rhythm of confession. The imagery of seas, skies, the Virgin Mary, rain, and jasmine feels alive, wrapping each page in tenderness and melancholy. The tone wavers between gentle surrender and fierce rebellion, as though the narrator keeps arguing with God but never stops loving Him. The sincerity behind each line hit me.

There were moments when the prose turned heavy, circling the same questions of pain and faith. Still, it’s part of what makes the book powerful. It mirrors the way grief and longing echo in real life. I admired how Saadi wove philosophy and personal reflection without sounding like she was teaching. Her honesty about doubt and divine loneliness was what struck me most. She doesn’t try to explain life; she feels it raw and lets it spill. The tenderness in her language reminded me that even despair can be beautiful if faced with courage.

I’d recommend White Jasmines to readers who crave depth and aren’t afraid of introspection. It’s for those who’ve loved fiercely, questioned their faith, or felt unseen. It’s not a book you read quickly; it’s one you sit with, letting its quiet questions linger. It’s a spiritual mirror for anyone ready to look closely at the mess and mystery of being human.

Pages: 220 | ASIN : B0FRJDTTTC