Maya & Natasha

Set against the backdrop of Cold War Soviet ballet, this debut novel follows twin sisters Maya and Natasha, who navigate their complex bond in the shadow of their mother’s legacy as a prima ballerina. Abandoned in the Siege of Leningrad, they are raised in the competitive world of the Vaganova Ballet Academy. As they aspire to join the Kirov Ballet for a tour to America, a Kremlin decree threatens their futures and tests their loyalty to each other. With their paths diverging into separate, high-stakes pursuits, the sisters confront not only their artistic dreams but also the heavy weight of familial ties and national identity.