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bergamot_breeze's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
esieho's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
distant_ships's review against another edition
5.0
I don't know why it took me so long to finish this trilogy. I read the first two books and loved them. Then sat on the third one for far too long. It was by far the best.
Russian folklore, morally ambiguous characters, a splash of history, action, magic, romance, family, politics, fantastic word building.
I enjoyed this series and will miss the characters.
Russian folklore, morally ambiguous characters, a splash of history, action, magic, romance, family, politics, fantastic word building.
I enjoyed this series and will miss the characters.
gaelstorm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
librarygirlreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
callunavulgari's review against another edition
4.0
My gut reaction to this book was initially dislike. The first few chapters was a lot of hurt and a lot of grief, and a lot of that snake of a priest triumphing. I wanted to put it down.
But I didnt, and I can say now that even though I did not like it as much as the first two, it was still a pretty good ending. Also, chapter 17 was great and I am so happy they went there and let Vasya keep so much of herself.
But I didnt, and I can say now that even though I did not like it as much as the first two, it was still a pretty good ending. Also, chapter 17 was great and I am so happy they went there and let Vasya keep so much of herself.
sarahwpotter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chef's kiss!!!!!
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this trilogy although I found the first in the series the strongest. I loved the mythology and history in this series.
elenap's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
And thus is concluded this beautiful mystical trilogy. Did I cry? Yes, I did. A LOT. Luckily, by the end, they were happy tears. I mean I cried when Solovey died. But when he got resurrected at the end? I had to stop reading for a while because I was bawling my eyes out.
This author is automatically on my auto-buy list because no one can write an atmosphere like she does. I am in awe of how well she gets the Russian spirit, mimicking to a tea all those old fairytales I have read as a kid, the cadence, the language, everything.
Loved that last bit in the end about the real-life events that inspired the books. Please, please read this in winter.
This author is automatically on my auto-buy list because no one can write an atmosphere like she does. I am in awe of how well she gets the Russian spirit, mimicking to a tea all those old fairytales I have read as a kid, the cadence, the language, everything.
Loved that last bit in the end about the real-life events that inspired the books. Please, please read this in winter.
desdemona0b4b9's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75