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Violence (2 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), and Slavery (1 reviewer)Moderate
Child death (2 reviewers), Violence (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), and Blood (1 reviewer)Minor
Animal cruelty (2 reviewers), Religious bigotry (2 reviewers), Body horror (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Self harm (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Trafficking (1 reviewer), and Kidnapping (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 97%
emotional 60%
dark 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 39%
inspiring 13%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
emotional 60%
dark 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 39%
inspiring 13%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 67%
slow 21%
fast 11%
slow 21%
fast 11%
Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters centre-stage?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark: marriage or a life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic...
The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.
Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical...
The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.
Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical...
Buy The Girl in The Tower
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For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark: marriage or a life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic...
The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.
Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical...
The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.
Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical...
What the community thinks
summary of 2470 ratings (see reviews)
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Violence (2 reviewers), Misogyny (2 reviewers), Child death (2 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Kidnapping (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Physical abuse (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), and Slavery (1 reviewer)Moderate
Child death (2 reviewers), Violence (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Sexual assault (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), and Blood (1 reviewer)Minor
Animal cruelty (2 reviewers), Religious bigotry (2 reviewers), Body horror (1 reviewer), Child abuse (1 reviewer), Confinement (1 reviewer), Self harm (1 reviewer), Slavery (1 reviewer), Trafficking (1 reviewer), and Kidnapping (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 97%
emotional 60%
dark 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 39%
inspiring 13%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
emotional 60%
dark 51%
mysterious 48%
tense 39%
inspiring 13%
sad 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 6%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 67%
slow 21%
fast 11%
slow 21%
fast 11%
Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters centre-stage?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating