The Language of War is a vital and heartbreaking account of the invasion of Ukraine. Intertwining news reports and stories from across the country, including those of friends and family, Mykhed paints a stark picture of life in a warzone. It's a brutal onslaught of atrocities, trauma and grief, but it's also an homage to the people trying to maintain some semblance of normality while they fight to survive. Mykhed's raw emotion and honesty is immensely powerful: a real must-read.

*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*