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ellyg98's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
squiresa54's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
georgia_irl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
4.25
jkathleen22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
youcallherhephanie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I cannot begin to describe the lush, harsh landscape that was painted in this book. The timeline of the story draws you in to establish characters, and the political and religious context that underpin the narrative. Vasya is a compelling protagonist and her connection with the folktales of her home and the spirits that adjoin them was my favourite part to read. Her conviction and kindness was inspiring, her mischievous nature and curiosity propelled the story forward. I adored reading all the passages of her connecting with horses and spirits. The ending felt like a satisfying conclusion for Vasya and the issues she’d endured despite it being bittersweet. Side characters were compelling in their purpose to the story - Vasya’s family was loveable, Anna was reprehensible and Konstantin a fearsome figure for what he represented and the magnetic appeal he made for himself from that. The graphic tragedy and whimsical magic that blend together in this story is what makes it such a wonderful read; the writing is detailed and concise yet draws you in with its imagery. It comes together to create a beautiful piece inspired by Russian folktales.
hannahdthompson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
koalachick's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A great story woven with fairytale & magic. Set in a world of cold Russia. It's an interesting story and I'm glad I read it.
trinabean15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5