A review by teresaelj
The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

adventurous dark emotional inspiring tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

One of the better stand alien fantasies I’ve read. The language is gorgeous and the mixing of cultures from pagan, to Jewish inspiring, to the clear Christian influence is just AGH so wonderful and thoughtful. The romance is so realistic and perfect and bittersweet. This is a lovely dark wintertime magical novel. I also cannot talk enough about the audio book version of this novel. The narrator really savors the painting the text portrays. It feels like you can almost taste the food, smell the fire, feel the frost, and hear the songs. It is very real and crisp.