Reviews

"World and time are essential elements of a successful novel, and Yana Moskalenko masterfully crafts both in her debut. The expansive and dark universe she creates is meticulously detailed; despite the story unfolding in a hypothetical future, you are completely convinced by its nuances. However, the novel's greatest strength lies in its characters. Varying greatly in speech, appearance, social status, and age, they are bound together by two powerful emotions: hatred and love. For each character, the author develops a unique voice and rhythm, allowing us to understand and empathize with them, regardless of how repulsive they may initially appear.

Dozens of characters, seemingly unrelated at first, gradually intertwine in a complex web, revealing connections and relationships that ultimately form a cohesive picture. This is a true cosmos of characters, and creating such a tapestry is a formidable challenge, even for seasoned writers. Yet, Yana Moskalenko excels in this task in her debut novel. Her world is compelling, her characters linger in your mind, and – most importantly – love ultimately triumphs in the end."

— Marina Stepnova, writer