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A review by monetp
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
4.0
4.8 stars
"I would rather die tomorrow in the forest than live a hundred years of the life appointed me. Please. Please let me help you." ~ [b:The Bear and the Nightingale|25489134|The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy, #1)|Katherine Arden|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1470731420l/25489134._SX50_.jpg|45268929]
So glad I finally got around to reading this! I've been obsessed lately with reading novels based on Russian mythology/folklore so this story was right up my alley. Vasya is a strong, quirky, and brave heroine who I absolutely adore. I love the aspect of her personality where she does everything she can for her family, even if they don't always see eye to eye. I especially loved her relationship with her brother and little sister, without their emotional support I don't know if Vasya could have survived on her own.
The storytelling and worldbuilding is just immaculate. This novel fed my winter cottagecore heart! I especially adored all the scenes at Morozko's house; I was living vicariously through Vasya in those scenes! Between the beautiful animals, comfy beds, and warm food, I never wanted to leave! I can't wait to learn more about Morozko in the sequel, especially about his powers and relationship with his brother.
I will definitely be reading the entire series! I can't wait to see Vasya grow up and come into her own as a witch. I'm dying to know what her powers will be like, and to see what kind of relationship/friendship she has with Morozko. Also, I can't wait to see more magical creatures! The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is that I found Anna and Pyotr to be very annoying villains and I with they could've gotten their karma earlier in the story.
"I would rather die tomorrow in the forest than live a hundred years of the life appointed me. Please. Please let me help you." ~ [b:The Bear and the Nightingale|25489134|The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy, #1)|Katherine Arden|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1470731420l/25489134._SX50_.jpg|45268929]
So glad I finally got around to reading this! I've been obsessed lately with reading novels based on Russian mythology/folklore so this story was right up my alley. Vasya is a strong, quirky, and brave heroine who I absolutely adore. I love the aspect of her personality where she does everything she can for her family, even if they don't always see eye to eye. I especially loved her relationship with her brother and little sister, without their emotional support I don't know if Vasya could have survived on her own.
The storytelling and worldbuilding is just immaculate. This novel fed my winter cottagecore heart! I especially adored all the scenes at Morozko's house; I was living vicariously through Vasya in those scenes! Between the beautiful animals, comfy beds, and warm food, I never wanted to leave! I can't wait to learn more about Morozko in the sequel, especially about his powers and relationship with his brother.
I will definitely be reading the entire series! I can't wait to see Vasya grow up and come into her own as a witch. I'm dying to know what her powers will be like, and to see what kind of relationship/friendship she has with Morozko. Also, I can't wait to see more magical creatures! The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is that I found Anna and Pyotr to be very annoying villains and I with they could've gotten their karma earlier in the story.