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A review by olma
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
A dark, magical read set in 14th century Russia. I enjoyed the main character, Vasya, who is described as wild and frog-like.
I will say that I disliked that the step-mother was implied to be a teen. Yes, I know that’s historically accurate, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy reading it.
I will say that I disliked that the step-mother was implied to be a teen. Yes, I know that’s historically accurate, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy reading it.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship