Katya Apekina books in order

Q: "How many books has Katya Apekina written?"

"Katya Apekina has written two books in one series."

Q: "What was Katya Apekina's first book?"

"Katya Apekina's first book is The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish, published in 2018."

Q: "What are Katya Apekina's novels about?"

"The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish (2018) tells the story of two sisters who move to New York after their mother's suicide attempt, told in alternating voices. Mother Doll (2024) blends past and present through a woman channeling her ancestors via hypnosis. Both novels explore family, memory, and inherited trauma."

Standalone Novels

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish	2018	Buy
Mother Doll	2024	Buy

Katya Apekina is a Russian-American author who grew up in Moscow before moving to the United States. Her debut novel, The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish (2018), was named a best book of the year by multiple publications and follows two sisters navigating the aftermath of their mother’s mental breakdown.

Her second novel, Mother Doll (2024), moves between contemporary Los Angeles and early 20th-century Russia as a pregnant woman undergoes hypnosis and begins channeling the voices of her ancestors. Both books explore family bonds, inherited pain, and the pull of the past.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Katya Apekina written?

Katya Apekina has written two books in one series.

What was Katya Apekina's first book?

Katya Apekina’s first book is The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish, published in 2018.

What are Katya Apekina's novels about?

The Deeper the Water the Uglier the Fish (2018) tells the story of two sisters who move to New York after their mother’s suicide attempt, told in alternating voices. Mother Doll (2024) blends past and present through a woman channeling her ancestors via hypnosis. Both novels explore family, memory, and inherited trauma.

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