Вовкун

Moving from the bustling capital to the Carpathian town was supposed to be a temporary disaster for Leli. But behind abandoned huts, misty forests, and strange neighbors lies something more — something that moves in the shadows and watches her. Her new school is a trap. Her new neighbors are strangers. But the worst part is him. Gray. A guy with a sharp look and scars that no one explains. There is a tension between them that pulsates on the verge of hatred and passion. And something else. Darker. Deeper. Older than both of them. Because there is a legend in these mountains. About those who live among people. About those who know how to change their skin. About the ghouls. And if you hear them howling, you have to choose whether to run away or take the side of the forest. Forbidden love living Ukrainian mythology mystical atmosphere of the Carpathians secrets that do not allow you to sleep. "Vovkun" is the first part of a romantic fantasy that will change your idea of Ukrainian legends. For those who are looking for a story where the heart beats in unison with the forest. Viktoria Zadorskaya is a Ukrainian writer, screenwriter and director who works with stories for teenagers and adults, combining genre prose with attention to reality. "Vovkun. Book 1 " is the beginning of a new series of romantic fantasy, where the author turns to Ukrainian mythology and modern teenage experience, without changing her recognizable style of narration. In the center of the plot is Lelya, who is forced to leave Kiev and move to a Carpathian town. The new school, the closeness of local residents and the feeling of constant alertness quickly make it clear that this place lives by different rules. A special role in her life is played by Gray – a guy about whom it is not customary to ask questions. Gradually, the heroine is faced with legends that are taken too seriously here, and with a choice that does not have a simple solution. The story unfolds without haste, leaving important things between the lines. The book touches on the themes of otherness, fear of the unknown, trust and responsibility for your own decisions. The Carpathians are not a decoration here, but a space where myth coexists with everyday life, and the past influences the present. The novel will be of interest to readers who are looking for a modern Ukrainian fantasy with elements of teenage drama and a mythological background.