The internal and external struggles of modern Eastern European immigrants are explored in Ukrainian native Krasikov's debut short-story collection. "In her stunning short-story debut, Krasikov hones in on the subtleties of hope and despair that writhe in the hearts of her protagonists, largely Russian and Georgian immigrants who have settled on the East Coast, United States..." "Krasikov's prose is precise, and her stories are intelligent, complex, and passionate."  - Publishers Weekly, starred review.