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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
Great winter read, and I'll definitely pick up the second. I enjoyed the tie-in to Russian Folklore, and the setting felt grounded in real history. I think the pace dragged at times, which is why I've given it a four rather than a five, but it was still an enjoyable read overall!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Sexism, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, War
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
felt like i was in the fairytale. such lyrical, beautiful writing
So here is a book that has been on my tbr for a very long time.
I am so glad that I finally got around to reading it because it was such a treasure!
If you are looking for a book to cosy up with in these cold months then I can highly recommend this one!
It really is a tale that you can get lost in. There is magic, Russian folklore, beautiful world-building and excellent character development. The main character Vasiya is wild, strong and completely lovable. I adored reading about her adventures and watching her grow and come into herself.
Vasiya does what she wants to do and not what is expected of her and I just love that in a character!
The writing is very beautiful and atmospheric. The fact that it is set in the Wilderness of Russia is also something I really liked as it was fun to learn about the history and culture.
It was also so vivid in its writing that at points I was actually shivering imagining how cold it must have been!
I was also really happy to find out that this was part of a trilogy and have already put the next two books on my holds list at the library.
I am so glad that I finally got around to reading it because it was such a treasure!
If you are looking for a book to cosy up with in these cold months then I can highly recommend this one!
It really is a tale that you can get lost in. There is magic, Russian folklore, beautiful world-building and excellent character development. The main character Vasiya is wild, strong and completely lovable. I adored reading about her adventures and watching her grow and come into herself.
Vasiya does what she wants to do and not what is expected of her and I just love that in a character!
The writing is very beautiful and atmospheric. The fact that it is set in the Wilderness of Russia is also something I really liked as it was fun to learn about the history and culture.
It was also so vivid in its writing that at points I was actually shivering imagining how cold it must have been!
I was also really happy to find out that this was part of a trilogy and have already put the next two books on my holds list at the library.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced