The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

The Witch and the Tsar

Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

432 pages | first published 2022

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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-goddes...
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Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
dark 63%
emotional 42%
mysterious 35%
tense 29%
reflective 18%
challenging 16%
hopeful 15%
sad 11%
informative 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Character: 14% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.64

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