Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

absolutely beautiful and mesmerizing prose. i couldn’t wait to finish the book. everything including the characters worked well within the story

3.5 rounded up

i mostly enjoyed this read, esp once it got going, but it kinda dragged on towards the end. still, i found it a creative concept. captured the often complex and layered mother/daughter dynamic v well. also loved the russian settings, the themes of family, tradition, identity and grief. mostly a good time and would def recommend!

thank you netgalley and catapult for the arc!!