Long Distance takes the world-building talents of Savas to another level. The idea of living long distance in one way or another is the thread connecting this collection of short stories each exploring a new type of character and relationship. The stories are just the right length to make this a quick read. My only complaint is wanting more out of the stories--solely because Savas expertly weaves stories and worlds with a minimum of words. I'd love to see some of these characters again in a longer format.

I typically have a hard time with short stories and how disconnected they all can feel, but this collection of stories by Aysegul Savas is exactly what I need from a collection of stories. Savas’s lyrical style of writing is evident in all the stories allowing you to easily flow from one perspective to the next. Savas’s writes with such a romantic air, but the characters always feel so real through their emotions and everyday actions. I loved Long Distance, and I’m looking forward to what Savas writes next!

Luminous and deeply felt, this collection captures the quiet ache of distance and the complexity of human connection. Every story is a gem—subtle, smart, and beautifully rendered.