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phoenix2's review against another edition
1.0
The Girl in the Tower is the second book of the Winternight Trilogy and follows the main character as she runs away from home, seeking adventure and to see the world. However, things don't go the way she hoped, as she is tangled in local politics as well as some new enemies.
Full honesty, I didn't enjoy the first book, but, as it is highly praised, I opted to keep reading this series.
True, there is a certain atmosphere that the author creates, kind of magical, kind of wintery, and even horrific when it is needed. But I didn't like the main character and her choices, though I can understand her as she is trying to navigate her way through a society that does not accept women as human beings. Though, I still can't be convinced that every male character was a brute and treated women like that, or that all women were submissive to their fate, except Vasya of course.
Also, the story felt stuffy. It went in circles of Vasya rebelling against everyone and setting everyone in danger by doing so.
Finally, the narration of the audiobook was enjoyable, but I didn't like the choice of using an accent.
Full honesty, I didn't enjoy the first book, but, as it is highly praised, I opted to keep reading this series.
True, there is a certain atmosphere that the author creates, kind of magical, kind of wintery, and even horrific when it is needed. But I didn't like the main character and her choices, though I can understand her as she is trying to navigate her way through a society that does not accept women as human beings. Though, I still can't be convinced that every male character was a brute and treated women like that, or that all women were submissive to their fate, except Vasya of course.
Also, the story felt stuffy. It went in circles of Vasya rebelling against everyone and setting everyone in danger by doing so.
Finally, the narration of the audiobook was enjoyable, but I didn't like the choice of using an accent.
illusie's review against another edition
4.0
The story continues where book 1 left off. Vasya ran away from home, he disguises herself as a boy and goes looking for adventure. This book was magical and beautiful. It feels like a fairy tale, but a bit darker. Vasya is still wild and full of life. She is a bit older and wider. I like how her character grew over time. There is so much adventure and action in this book, which is why I enjoyed this book more than the first book of the series. I loved the ending and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
folded_between_pages_of_books's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
balletcat's review against another edition
Just was not my type of book, its me, im the problem. Not a fan of cold setting in general. The religious aspects were annoying me a bit. There is very little magic. I dont know much russian folklore which I understand is contributing to my lack of enjoyment. Prehaps I'll go read some folklore and then give the book a try again. Was a struggle to keep my attention.
alienem's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
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
4.0
Not as completely absorbing as the first one, but good character development.
lisamchuk's review against another edition
5.0
Just as good if not better than the first one, so compelling I listened to the audiobook straight through in one day. I rather enjoy the magic of the world the author has created, and look forward to the final book of the trilogy.
turtledonut's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
She should have listened to her horse
bookish_emily's review against another edition
5.0
The Girl in the Tower continues the story of Vasilisa Petrovna begun in The Bear and the Nightingale. After the deaths of her father and stepmother, Vasya has few options open to her in the tiny village where many now think her a witch. With the help of the frost demon she takes to the road, seeking adventure. Along the way she stumbles upon a mysterious evil that she may be uniquely suited to help defeat. However, she will have to overcome the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated world in order to save those she loves.
The second installment in the Winternight series is as magical as the first, with colorful characters and a backbone of fairy tale. The author is careful to infuse as much historical accuracy as possible into the story, so that readers feel they have been transported to old Russia. Great for fans of fantasy and fairy tale retellings.
The second installment in the Winternight series is as magical as the first, with colorful characters and a backbone of fairy tale. The author is careful to infuse as much historical accuracy as possible into the story, so that readers feel they have been transported to old Russia. Great for fans of fantasy and fairy tale retellings.