New York City

New York is the urban metropolis that serves as a connecting place for several characters in the novel. Kiki lives in New York on the Upper East Side, while Reyna lives on the Upper West Side in Harlem. They re-connect in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Monika, who works at the Met, also lives in New York. Lynnette, meanwhile, works at an eyebrow-waxing salon in Midtown. New York is characterized as a melting pot of experiences, personalities, and career possibilities. It brings together people from Turkey, Germany, and elsewhere. It is also a connecting place between old and young generations, and place where anyone can move to and start over.

Turkey

Turkey is the country Kiki runs off to when she is in her twenties to start a new life. It is symbolic of adventure, romance, and new possibilities. It is where she falls in love...