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A review by phoenix2
The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
1.0
The Girl in the Tower is the second book of the Winternight Trilogy and follows the main character as she runs away from home, seeking adventure and to see the world. However, things don't go the way she hoped, as she is tangled in local politics as well as some new enemies.
Full honesty, I didn't enjoy the first book, but, as it is highly praised, I opted to keep reading this series.
True, there is a certain atmosphere that the author creates, kind of magical, kind of wintery, and even horrific when it is needed. But I didn't like the main character and her choices, though I can understand her as she is trying to navigate her way through a society that does not accept women as human beings. Though, I still can't be convinced that every male character was a brute and treated women like that, or that all women were submissive to their fate, except Vasya of course.
Also, the story felt stuffy. It went in circles of Vasya rebelling against everyone and setting everyone in danger by doing so.
Finally, the narration of the audiobook was enjoyable, but I didn't like the choice of using an accent.
Full honesty, I didn't enjoy the first book, but, as it is highly praised, I opted to keep reading this series.
True, there is a certain atmosphere that the author creates, kind of magical, kind of wintery, and even horrific when it is needed. But I didn't like the main character and her choices, though I can understand her as she is trying to navigate her way through a society that does not accept women as human beings. Though, I still can't be convinced that every male character was a brute and treated women like that, or that all women were submissive to their fate, except Vasya of course.
Also, the story felt stuffy. It went in circles of Vasya rebelling against everyone and setting everyone in danger by doing so.
Finally, the narration of the audiobook was enjoyable, but I didn't like the choice of using an accent.