What the community thinks
summary of 2526 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
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Animal death (10 reviewers), Violence (9 reviewers), Death (7 reviewers), Religious bigotry (4 reviewers), Grief (4 reviewers), Blood (4 reviewers), Misogyny (3 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Torture (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Sexual content (1 reviewer), Panic attacks/disorders (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), Gore (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moderate
Animal death (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Sexual assault (2 reviewers), Sexism (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), and Kidnapping (1 reviewer)Minor
Vomit (2 reviewers), Animal death (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Moods
emotional 78%
dark 51%
mysterious 43%
tense 31%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
reflective 14%
challenging 10%
informative 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 19% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Moscow has burned nearly to the ground, leaving its people searching for answers - and someone to hold accountable. Vasya finds herself on her own, amid a rabid mob that calls for her death, blaming her witchery for their misfortune.
Then a vengeful demon returns, renewed and stronger than ever, determined to spread chaos in his wake and never be chained again. Enlisting the hateful priest Konstantin as his servant, turmoil plagues the Muscovites and the magical creatures alike, and all find their fates resting on the shoulders of Vasya.
With an uncertain destiny ahead of her, Vasya learns surprising truths of her past as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all...
Buy The Winter of the Witch
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Blackwell's
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Moscow has burned nearly to the ground, leaving its people searching for answers - and someone to hold accountable. Vasya finds herself on her own, amid a rabid mob that calls for her death, blaming her witchery for their misfortune.
Then a vengeful demon returns, renewed and stronger than ever, determined to spread chaos in his wake and never be chained again. Enlisting the hateful priest Konstantin as his servant, turmoil plagues the Muscovites and the magical creatures alike, and all find their fates resting on the shoulders of Vasya.
With an uncertain destiny ahead of her, Vasya learns surprising truths of her past as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all...
What the community thinks
summary of 2526 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Animal death (10 reviewers), Violence (9 reviewers), Death (7 reviewers), Religious bigotry (4 reviewers), Grief (4 reviewers), Blood (4 reviewers), Misogyny (3 reviewers), Sexism (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Torture (1 reviewer), Medical content (1 reviewer), Sexual content (1 reviewer), Panic attacks/disorders (1 reviewer), Vomit (1 reviewer), Child death (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), Gore (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moderate
Animal death (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Sexual assault (2 reviewers), Sexism (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), and Kidnapping (1 reviewer)Minor
Vomit (2 reviewers), Animal death (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), Torture (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), and Excrement (1 reviewer)Moods
emotional 78%
dark 51%
mysterious 43%
tense 31%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
sad 18%
reflective 14%
challenging 10%
informative 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 19% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 1% | N/A: 0%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating