Vita Nostra

This dark fantasy novel, expertly translated into English, follows teenage Sasha Samokhina as she encounters a mysterious man who guides her into a strange world of enchantment and peril. As she begins her mysterious education at an otherworldly institute, Sasha faces terrifying challenges, bizarre lessons, and transformations that defy the natural order. Combining elements of magic, science, and philosophy, the story offers a thought-provoking exploration of human existence set against a richly crafted Russian-inspired backdrop.