Can first love become fate? The story of “Lis” and “Dokia” says: yes! An incredibly touching novel full of aching tenderness will remind you too—that you’re tied to someone by a red thread… It can get tangled, but it never breaks. “Everyone talks about love—but how many have ever loved, truly, unconditionally, even once? This novel is a test of love: whether you can keep it ‘from your youth’ and not betray it, not trivialize it. Readers have a chance to dive into this book with its amazing atmosphere, live through the joys and sorrows of its heroes, cry, rejoice—and resurface with a long, kind aftertaste.” — Elena Bulganova, writer, author of the popular trilogy “The Evergreen” “This book made me cry and laugh at the same time. A love story described so проникливо that you feel like part of this world. The characters are alive, standing right next to you, and every plot twist pulls you deeper. If you’re looking for a romance that will touch your heart and stay in your memory for a long time, this book is for you!” — Maria Evseeva, winner of the “New Children’s Book” award.