Reviews

The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

newlillith's review against another edition

5.0

Such a good end to the trilogy.

I have loved this series and waited for a year for the third novel. It was worth it. Vasya is on of my fave characters in literature. Ever. I love the ambiguity of human nature in this book.

emwalker0406's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense 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

sorryiateyourbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

richa700's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

5.0

usnebojemesa's review against another edition

5.0

I have to go lay down

hebberelle's review against another edition

3.0

This started all with novel one, but lost something with each of the next books. I think it doesn't help that every character has about five different names that are used interchangeably at any given moment, so it was really hard to keep up with who was who.

nyxesss's review against another edition

4.0

Characters 8
writing 7
plot 7
entertainment 8
7.5★

thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

We’re back with the final entry in the “Winternight” trilogy. Straight up, I read this one in a day and I have no regrets. This one starts with a real bummer, and if you’ve got a thing about animals, be wary. But I will say it gets better and is not entirely surprising given the foreshadowing in books 1 and 2. From there, though, it really picks up, and it was a rush to the finish, one of those reads that really feels like you’re flying. It didn’t pull punches — I particularly loved this quote, which is one of the softest things this character thinks in the novel: “She had survived the frost and the flame, had found a safe harbor, however brief. Perhaps that was all anyone could ask, in the world’s savage turning.” In a thrilling conclusion, I was left satisfied with an ending that felt both final and so open to interpretation and imagination. Since this is the last book in the trilogy, I’m gonna wrap with some of the things I really loved throughout this series and some of the things I wish it had done better. We’ll start with the latter. 1. I wish there was more queerness! 2. I wish the “threat of sexual assault because you’re a young woman” trope was not employed quite as often. 3. I wish we got to learn more about the horses! Tell me more about Russian Shadowfax! On to the good stuff! I love the way the author describes colors, from clothing to sunsets to deepest midnights. I love the descriptions of the weather that make it seem like it’s a character in itself (and, to be fair, maybe sometimes it is). I love the way the novels explore familial relationships and what we owe to each other. Also, one of the new characters in this book is a stubborn little mushroom spirit and I love him to death. I had a feeling I would like these books, but I didn’t know I’d want to immediately move them over to my favorites shelf. They got under my skin in a way I just can’t shake, like that midwinter chill that seeps all the way through to your bones. 

cozy_gh0st's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.5

daniobsessivelyreads's review against another edition

2.0

She tried to do too much in one books. I felt lost and there could have been more romance, but all the moving parts I found confusing.