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

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

4.0

A dark, magical read set in 14th century Russia. I enjoyed the main character, Vasya, who is described as wild and frog-like. 
I will say that I disliked that the step-mother was implied to be a teen. Yes, I know that’s historically accurate, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy reading it. 
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