The Secret History of Moscow was one of my favorite reads this year. After reading it, I immediately read Moscow But Dreaming, a collection of short stories mixing dark fantasy, magical realism, Russian folklore and bleak, modern day Moscow with real world issues, another favorite of the year. These stories are dark, gritty, disturbing, and powerful. I'm planning to read everything else this author has written, and if my feelings hold true, she'll be a new favorite author for me.