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A review by writingcaia
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Brilliant debut!
I loved this book. The story is based on Russian mythology and folk tales, and the descriptions and magical details are beautiful and so visual.
The book tells the story of a family whose children, some more than others have inherited the blood of a princess who is part of a magical tale, and was so beautiful that even though she was poor she end up catching the prince. The main character is the youngest child, a girl, who according to the mother will be like that princess. It’s really great to see the main character grow, and discover herself and the magic in her blood. She’s fierce and wild, and brave.
I really couldn’t put this book down, I didn’t find it slow at all, and can’t wait to dive into the next one and see what we can expect next.
Also, I have a crush on Morozko
I loved this book. The story is based on Russian mythology and folk tales, and the descriptions and magical details are beautiful and so visual.
The book tells the story of a family whose children, some more than others have inherited the blood of a princess who is part of a magical tale, and was so beautiful that even though she was poor she end up catching the prince. The main character is the youngest child, a girl, who according to the mother will be like that princess. It’s really great to see the main character grow, and discover herself and the magic in her blood. She’s fierce and wild, and brave.
I really couldn’t put this book down, I didn’t find it slow at all, and can’t wait to dive into the next one and see what we can expect next.
Also, I have a crush on Morozko
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Blood and Rape