'Guest House for Young Widows' offers a compelling exploration of the lives of thirteen women who were lured into the ranks of ISIS. These women, varying from educated professionals and straight-A students to working-class individuals, were drawn by promises of empowerment and social justice. Through immersive reporting, Azadeh Moaveni uncovers the harrowing experiences of these women as they navigate the treacherous waters of life in the so-called Islamic State, facing deceit and oppression rather than the utopian society they were promised. The book traverses the emotional and political landscapes that influenced these women's decisions, shedding light on the powerful propaganda of ISIS and the stark reality of their circumstances in a crumbling caliphate that the world was all too eager to forget.