To write a book is already a hard task; but to write such an absurdly funny book? With endearing, relatable characters, SET IN THE 90s? THROUGHOUT CONTINENTS AND CULTURES? 

I don't even know where I saw this. I have no idea but I have to thank whoever posted the picture or video or review that reached me. Because this? Is now my favorite romance non-romance book. 

While reading, I was marveled at the author's writing ability. It was beautiful, and sometimes brutal. Sometimes, when you didn't expected, the end of a scene packed a punch. And it's so, so, clever. I love books like this, that almost seamlessly include social and political commentary. That's my jam, for sure.

I started reading this thinking it would barely have any romance, or not at all, but I was pleasantly surprised when it sorta turned into a romance (non-romance) book. 

I love Selim, and how she was so real, and how her story was so realistic. I even liked Ivan, who I had not thought of much at first, because we could tell when he was nervous or hurt, even if we never exactly had his point of view, and that resembles quite a lot to real life.

My favorite scene from any book is in this one: that long, sincere and vulnerable talk about their feelings. It was remarkable. 

I don't think I can wait to read the sequel (it has a sequel!), and I probably won't even try.