The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

The Witch and the Tsar

Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

429 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Description

In this stunning debut novel, the maligned and immortal witch of legend known as Baba Yaga will risk all to save Russia and her people from Tsar Ivan the Terrible—and the dangerous gods who seek to drive the twisted hearts of men.As a half-goddess...

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Community Reviews Summary of 487 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 59%
emotional 44%
mysterious 39%
tense 25%
hopeful 17%
challenging 16%
sad 15%
reflective 14%
informative 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 19% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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