![]() Women are not treated kindly in this story per the time period, and Orthodox Christianity is used as the justification for bad things. There are some LEGIT scary moments–you’ll won’t want to be alone in the dark for those. ![]() After you’ve read The Bear and the Nightingale you’ll be shocked it was Katherine Arden’s debut novel.Īs for content, there are no language concerns, but there is quite a bit of violence throughout and one PG-13 sex scene in book 3. The Winternight Trilogy is based in historical fact and expertly mixed with traditional Russian culture, tradition, and mythology. You’re especially going to love her horse… The main character is a every bit a HERo, and you’ll easily fall in love with her AND her supporting cast. The story is a slow-build arc in three parts that will pull through and won’t let go until you’re left giving a slow-clap standing ovation at the end. The Winternight Trilogy is a magical fantasy fairy tale with lyrical prose that will make your toes cold and your heart warm. Don’t forget, because if you do…īut they’re just stories, told to keep children in line. ![]() As long as they receive their tributes of crusts of bread left on the hearth and crumbs sprinkled in the water, they will protect. ![]() ![]() While the snow falls, the children gather around the oven in the warm kitchen to hear the old stories. I’ll try to avoid crossing into obnoxious hyperbole–but man, this series was fun to read.ĭeep in the winter woods of very old Russia lives a Lord and his family. ![]()
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