Aaliyah Al-Sa of freedom — studying abroad, building her own future, and escaping the pressure of her power

Zaynab Bello only wanted one thing — to become a journalist and prove that her dreams mattered. But when a mysterious new student named Amir transfers to her school, her peaceful life begins to change. Beneath Amir’s quiet smile hides dangerous secrets connected to powerful people, missing girls, and a truth nobody dares to expose. As feelings grow between them, Zaynab is forced into a world filled with fear, betrayal, and hidden enemies watching from the shadows. Together, they must decide whether speaking the truth is worth risking everything. Under glowing lanterns and dark city skies, two teenagers discover that courage is not the absence of fear — it is fighting even when the world wants you silent. The Girl Under the Lanterns is a gripping romance mystery filled with emotional twists, friendship, secrets, and the power of a girl who refuses to give up on her voice.