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Thanks to Rose City Reader for hosting this meme. To participate, share the first line or two of the book you are currently reading and, if you feel so moved, let us know what your first impressions were based on that first line.

I’m quite excited about this book as I begin it. I haven’t read much of anything involving Russia, but so far I love this author’s tone and the story fascinates me. Plus, look at this beautiful cover, to which connections are made in just the opening pages. I’m psyched. And I’m going to cheat (slightly) and give you a double-beginning. First, the prologue:

In Moscow I was always cold. I suppose that’s what Russia is known for. Winter.

And then, Chapter 1.

The first defector was my sister.

I don’t remember her, but I have watched the surviving Super 8 footage so many times that the scenes have seared themselves on my brain like memories.

If those aren’t some teasers for you… I just don’t know.

Happy weekend, friends!

This quotation comes from an uncorrected advance proof and is subject to change.

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