Mother Doll

In "Mother Doll," Zhenia navigates life in Los Angeles, grappling with an unwanted pregnancy and the impending loss of her beloved Russian grandmother across the country. When she receives an unexpected call from Paul, a psychic medium known for connecting with deceased pets, Zhenia learns that her revolutionary great-grandmother Irina is seeking absolution from ancestral grief. As Irina's story unfolds with the help of mourning Russian ghosts, Zhenia confronts deep-seated aspects of herself and their shared trauma. This ferociously funny and poignant novel explores the complexities of motherhood, immigration, and the painful legacy of secrets passed through generations.