About the Book: Set in Ukraine in 2022, this bold and inventive debut novel follows three women and an extremely endangered snail on an unforgettable journey across a country on the brink of war. Scientist Yeva is determined to save a rare species, while sisters Nastia and Solomiya search for their missing activist mother. Their paths collide in a chaotic adventure involving romance scams, environmental conservation, war, feminism, science, and survival. Blending dark humour, adventure, and social commentary, this compelling literary fiction explores love, resilience, activism, and the human relationship with nature.