A review by aolmstead
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Easily the best book I've read all year. A stunningly written version of Russian folklore that many westerners haven't heard before.