Even when you feel lost, the swallows are always close by
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“Swallows” by Chrystyna Sashchuk
Genre: Contemporary Romance / Upmarket Fiction
Original Language: Ukrainian
Year of Publication: 2024
Page count: 194
Format: A5 (145mm × 205mm)
Rights Available: World (English, Spanish, German, etc.)
A tender, uplifting novel about healthy relationships and the courage to believe in yourself, “Swallows” follows Kris, an office manager at a Kharkiv IT company who has just inked a new tattoo on her left leg—and may be falling for her company’s CEO.
Kris’s intimate, no-filter narrative spans the divide between wealth and poverty, painting two contrasting worlds that somehow merge into one. Despite gossip, a fatherless childhood, and a path strewn with obstacles, Kris never loses faith in herself and her love. She fights, she aches, she trusts and searches for her “swallows”—symbols of hope that prove home is wherever the heart dares to fly.
Why It Sells
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The "Healthy Romance" Trend: At a time when readers are moving away from toxic tropes, this novel offers a refreshing, emotionally intelligent take on modern love.
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Corporate Ukraine: A rare, fascinating look into Ukraine’s vibrant IT sector—the "Silicon Valley of Eastern Europe"—adding a unique cultural layer to the workplace romance.
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Compact & Pacy: At 194 pages, it’s a perfect "one-sitting" read, making it an attractive prospect for international publishers looking for accessible yet deep narratives.
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The Kharkiv Factor: Offers a poignant, lifestyle-oriented perspective from a city at the heart of current world headlines, focusing on life, love, and humanity.
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