Daaaaaang, this was incredibly addictive! Tillie is famous for creating impossible situations for her characters, and this is a perfect example of how she weaves her magical spell so beautifully. Zoya and Valentin's relationship is unlike any other that I have ever read. It pushed boundaries and made me uncomfortable. I became addicted! So many beautiful quotes in this one! One of the reasons that I love Tillie's writing is how incredibly vulnerable and incredibly strong her characters are. It's an art form that she has mastered and why I will always keep coming back for more!