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rrcordalis's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
theblacksmudge's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
rebeccakb's review
4.0
Spiderwick for adults! This tale draws you in deeply into a world of magic and fairy tales. The story draws the reader right into the forested world of a Russian village, with the household and woodland spirits who are struggling against the sermons of fear preached from the pulpit. The battle of good vs evil, human vs spirit, feast vs famine goes right until the final chapters.
katie_is_dreaming's review
5.0
My favourite fantasy series. It's about a girl who doesn't fit in finding her place in the world and the pagan spirits she loves fighting to exist. It's about tolerance and compromise. It's about love of family and country. It's about sacrifice and determination. It's about figuring out what's right and doing it no matter what it costs you personally. It's about acknowledging your flaws and learning from your mistakes. It's evocative and lyrical, featuring complex, contradictory characters, all of whom are allowed to love and fear and be angry and joyful all at once. It's a beautiful story, satisfying without being overlong. It's sweeping and romantic, epic and atmospheric, bittersweet and hopeful. I love everything about it.
karenluvstoread's review
5.0
This series whisked me away to magic, cold winters, Russian folklore and a horse and mushroom that both talk (which happened to be some of my favorite characters). Each book was beautifully done with amazing writing, well developed characters, and a brilliant mixture of fantasy, Russian folklore, and history.
So many themes run throughout this series from self-discovery and belonging to sacrifice, loyalty, family relationships, love, and more. This sweeping story, spread over three books, is atmospheric, evocative, and spectacular.
This series will be amongst my favorite reads of this year. If you are looking for a fantastical read that will whisk you away to another world and keep you turning the pages, give this series a try!
So many themes run throughout this series from self-discovery and belonging to sacrifice, loyalty, family relationships, love, and more. This sweeping story, spread over three books, is atmospheric, evocative, and spectacular.
This series will be amongst my favorite reads of this year. If you are looking for a fantastical read that will whisk you away to another world and keep you turning the pages, give this series a try!
lex_shae's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rimz's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jewels_pg's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
I got the first book from the library by chance and loved it so much that after reading it I went out and bought the series. Devoured all three books and enjoyed this dive into Russian folklore immensely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War