A review by lizzie24601
Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

If you likes The Bear and the Nightingale, you'll like this one - another great interpretation of Russian folklore. Also, interestingly, I would characterize this as a post-fairytale book, too - a story of what happens AFTER the special girl returns from her magical adventure.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and War

Moderate: Gun violence and Violence

Minor: Animal death, Child death, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol