A review by dariusmortee
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really did enjoy this book. Why not 5 stars? I think Ava tried to add to many things to 400 pages. Because of that the story sometimes felt rushed. 

I also wished the pagan part of the story got deepened out more and the romance wasn’t that important. I don’t think this story needed a clear romance to work, a friendship would’ve worked as well. 

All in all, great book. Gave me Naomi Novik vibes.  

Beware since there is quite a lot of antisemitism in this book. As far as I can judge it wasn’t in a problematic way, but an educating way. I am however not Jewish. 
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