Justina Kapeckaitė. Sono Electrum (Sono Electrum), Vilnius: Alma littera, 2025. – 232 p.

Sebastian (known as Seb), who has recently finished school, feels he is a failure in the real world – he is not studying anywhere, works in a dull electronics shop, and does not get along with his parents. In the world of computer games, however, he feels like a fish in water. So when one day he receives an invitation to ‘Kalista’, an underground club where he can try a game that surpasses all his previous experiences – Sono Electrum, he does not hesitate. Soon, however, he realises that shadowy things are happening in the club: secrets are everywhere, the boundary between virtual reality and the real world is getting blurred, and escaping seems more and more difficult. In order to survive, Seb will have to face his most dangerous enemy – himself.

The book attracts readers with its dynamic storytelling, convincing characters, psychological insight, and its portrayal of addiction, which is particularly dangerous for young people. The book was included in the 2025 list of the eleven most cinematic works by Lithuanian authors.

Justina Kapeckaitė (b. 1989) is a fantasy writer who actively participates in the activities of the Lithuanian fantasy community. Although she is trained as a medical doctor, she has been writing since her teenage years. She has long been interested in history and mythology. The author enjoys incorporating her own experiences into her works, and therefore tries to gain as many varied experiences as possible. She has published three books. Her first book – a fantasy novel The Sign, written under the pen name of Monokuro Yun – was published in English. Her dystopian novel Tyroji aušra (The Pure Dawn, 2023) was nominated in the YA category of the Book of the Year awards. Her latest book, Sono Electrum, is intended for older teenagers and young adults.

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