This passionate and overly dramatic love story begins when frail 5 year old Luka faints when he first sees precocious 2 year old Dora who revives him with a declaration of love and a kiss. Unfortunately for a novel whose success hinges on the lead characters’ chemistry, Luka is annoyingly indecisive compared to Dora’s forceful proactive nature. An undemanding read with clever linguistic features, hyperbolic language, and unashamed romanticism.