The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

The Witch and the Tsar

Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

420 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
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In this stunning debut novel, the maligned and immortal witch of legend known as Baba Yaga will risk all to save Russia and her people from Tsar Ivan the Terrible—and the dangerous gods who seek to drive the twisted hearts of men. As a half-goddes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 943 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
dark 60%
emotional 46%
mysterious 40%
tense 27%
hopeful 16%
challenging 15%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
informative 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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