between the crescent and the rose set in the ancient city of kano, where tradition speaks as loudly as love. between the crescent and the rose tells the story of Amina Abubakar, a 19 year old university student whose laughter hides a heart standing at the edge of a life altering choice. born into a respected and rich family, Amina grows up surrounded by love, discipline, and expectations. betrothed since birth to Muhammad, a kind and honorable pilot shaped by tradition and family loyalty, her future seems decided long before she understood what love truly means. the crescent of duty hangs gently but firmly over her life. Everything begins to change when Aliyu Bugage enters her world. older, accomplished, and carrying himself with calm authority, Aliyu is a man untouched by chaos and uninterested in emotions he cannot control. Coming from immense wealth and power, he represented a world Am in a never imagined herself standing in. yet their connection is quiet, pure, and impossible to ignore. like a rose blooming where it shouldn't. caught between family royalty, and personal desire, faith and freedom, Amina must navigate friendships that protects her, cousins who knows her too well, parents who love her in different ways, and a society that watches closely. As feelings deepen and secrets surfaces, hearts tested, and every choice begins to carry consequences.

In the heart of the bustling city of Abuja lies the prestigious Rayville American University, owned by the illustrious billionaire tycoon, Hassan Shashi. This elite institution is the haven for society's crème de la crème-heirs and heiresses of vast fortunes, and royalty from renowned kingdoms. Amongst this dazzling world of privilege and power, there is one remarkable exception: a beautiful, intelligent, and spirited young woman from a middle-class family. As the first and only scholarship student at Rayville, she navigates a sea of opulence and entitlement with grace and determination. Facing disdain from her affluent peers and a series of clashes with the arrogant and self-absorbed heir to the university, Ammar Hassan Shashi, she embarks on a journey fraught with challenges. Yet, through it all, she remains steadfast in her quest for friendship, joy, success, and above all, love. ❤ --- Inspired by the Korean drama 'Boys Before Flowers,' this novel spins a completely original tale that promises to captivate and inspire. ---