As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a deeply emotional novel set during the Syrian civil war, exploring love, survival, and hope amid unimaginable loss. The story follows Salama, a young pharmacy student turned volunteer medic, who struggles to keep going after losing her family to the war. As violence closes in, Salama is torn between staying to help others and escaping to safety. Through heartbreak, resilience, and unexpected love, the novel captures the human cost of war and the strength found in compassion. Written with raw honesty and lyrical emotion, it brings readers into the realities faced by civilians in conflict zones. Powerful and unforgettable, this book is a moving testament to courage, grief, and the will to survive.