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A review by kittenmittons
The House of Frost and Feathers by Lauren Wiesebron
4.0
Vibes? Slavic folklore meets Howl's Moving Castle. Vibe check? Absolutely passes.
House of Frost and Feathers is a very character-driven story, with the heart of the story being the growth of the characters and their relationships between one another. That's not to say there isn't a plot - the central mystery of the sleeping plague and Marisha's unsettling dreams makes for a compelling story. But if you're someone that wants an action-packed plot or a fast-paced read, this may not be for you.
I loved how the narrative didn't shy away from the uglier parts of the characters - they are flawed, complex people, with defined personalities that often clash with one another. Pretty much all of them are determined and stubborn, so some clashes are inevitable - but that's the fun of the developing relationships here!
The story was atmospheric, and the setting vivid, with the house an obvious character of its own, all of which lent itself to the fairytale feeling of much of the story.
While I'm not sure this story is going to be the most memorable, it was an overall enchanting read and that's more than enough for me.
Thank you to the publisher, Harper Voyager, and to NetGalley for the ARC.
House of Frost and Feathers is a very character-driven story, with the heart of the story being the growth of the characters and their relationships between one another. That's not to say there isn't a plot - the central mystery of the sleeping plague and Marisha's unsettling dreams makes for a compelling story. But if you're someone that wants an action-packed plot or a fast-paced read, this may not be for you.
I loved how the narrative didn't shy away from the uglier parts of the characters - they are flawed, complex people, with defined personalities that often clash with one another. Pretty much all of them are determined and stubborn, so some clashes are inevitable - but that's the fun of the developing relationships here!
The story was atmospheric, and the setting vivid, with the house an obvious character of its own, all of which lent itself to the fairytale feeling of much of the story.
While I'm not sure this story is going to be the most memorable, it was an overall enchanting read and that's more than enough for me.
Thank you to the publisher, Harper Voyager, and to NetGalley for the ARC.