The sequel to the highly acclaimed Vita Nostra takes readers to the next stage in Sasha Samokhina's journey in a richly imagined world of dark academia in which grammar is magic--and not all magic is good
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This writing duo, primarily working in Russian, masterfully blends modern speculative fiction, fantasy, and literary tales. Their works delve into complex human emotions and philosophical concepts through compelling narratives. With a distinctive style and profound insight into the human psyche, they offer readers unforgettable and thought-provoking literary experiences. Their innovative approach to genre fiction has garnered international acclaim.
- 2023
- 2020
In this extraordinary stand-alone novel, the authors and translator of Vita Nostra return with a story about creation, music, and companionship filled with their hallmark elements of subtle magic and fantasy.
- 2019
Rituál
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
"Může se princezna zamilovat do draka? Knižní předloha k filmu Legenda o drakovi." Během královské slavnosti přilétl strašlivý drak a unesl princeznu na svůj hrad. Její život se rázem změnil. Jediné, co teď s jistotou ví, je skutečnost, že má sehrát roli v prastarém Rituálu. Světlým bodem jejího života v zajetí jsou návštěvy záhadného mladíka jménem Arman. Jak se na opuštěný ostrov dostal a co je vlastně zač? Když na to přijde, je už příliš pozdě... Láska k dračímu princi je totiž hořká a velmi nebezpečná.
- 2018
Vita Nostra
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The definitive English language translation of the internationally bestselling Russian novel - a brilliant dark fantasy combining psychological suspense, enchantment, and terror that makes us consider human existence in a fresh and provocative way.
- 2012
The Scar
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
"Originally published as IIIPAM in 1997 by ACT in Moscow"--Title page verso.
- 2008
