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matcha_pages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A great ending to the Winternight Triology! The mushroom spirit Ded Grib was the most adorable, smol, hype man.
I really enjoyed seeing Vasya's slow burn growth over the course of books, she starts as a wild, foreceful child and matures into a young woman who understands the consequences of her choices. I also loved that we get to see the Bear in action, not only in war but also in sly, manipulation.
The human polictics side was quite confusing for me. I had hard time figuring out who was who, which side they were on, etc. Luckily it wasn't a huge focus on the book but the battle scenes were hard for me to follow along.
I really enjoyed seeing Vasya's slow burn growth over the course of books, she starts as a wild, foreceful child and matures into a young woman who understands the consequences of her choices. I also loved that we get to see the Bear in action, not only in war but also in sly, manipulation.
The human polictics side was quite confusing for me. I had hard time figuring out who was who, which side they were on, etc. Luckily it wasn't a huge focus on the book but the battle scenes were hard for me to follow along.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and War
Minor: Sexual content and Torture
lexi11233's review against another edition
5.0
If Katherine Arden writes it, I'm gonna read it. What a fantastic ending to this trilogy, very satisfying conclusion. Did it make me cry? Maybe.
jlvwolf's review against another edition
3.75
There was a part in the middle which felt like the natural ending to the story but then it kept going and I had to get reinvested. But I think it's a satisfying ending to the trilogy
flare13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
libraryghostie's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nicole_ck's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mikkykayla's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
I originally decided to add this trilogy to my TBR because I stumbled upon some of its fanart on tumblr. Check it out, it is absolutely gorgeous! - It is a beautiful, whimsical, cozy story but don’t let that fool you. When I say I SOBBED during the final book (both from heartbreak and happiness), I mean it. I loved the historical references and that the author explains them in her notes. Overall, I feel this trilogy is vastly underrated. Also, the third book was my favorite in the series.
mjai13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5