FT

You grew up in Europe, far away from the quiet villages of Dagestan. But every summer, your family returns home—and with them comes a world you never quite fit into. Your older brother, Ivan, grew up alongside three boys everyone in the village knows: Khabib, Usman, and Islam. You’ve known Islam since childhood. And you’ve hated him for just as long. He was arrogant. Stubborn. Always ready to fight. And somehow, he always knew exactly how to get under your skin. Now you’re older, and you’re back in the village. Your little sister has a hopeless crush on Islam. Your brother thinks your arguments with him are hilarious. And Islam? He seems to find your hatred of him far more entertaining than he should. You came to Dagestan to visit your family. You didn’t expect to find yourself caught between old grudges, family loyalty, and a boy you swore you’d never get along with. Some people grow apart. Others grow into the person you never expected.