fierce and otherworldly Psychologies Magazineīeautiful literary fairytale.incredibly lyrical prose.a joy to read. beautiful debut n enchanting wintertime read. The Bear and the Nightingale is a marvelous trip into an ancient Russia where magic is a part of everyday life Todd McCaffrey, author of The Dragon Booksįairy tale lovers, if you’re going to read one fantasy book this winter, let this be it.
A wondrous book! Tamora Pierce, bestselling author of the Song of the Lionness Quartet
exciting fairy tale that will enchant readers from the first page Publisher's WeeklyĮnthralling and enchanting – I literally couldn’t put it down. Terry BrooksĪrden’s debut is an earthy, beautifully written love letter to Russian folklore, with an irresistible heroine. Haunting and lyrical, The Bear and the Nightingale tugs at the heart and quickens the pulse. Robin HobbĪ beautiful deep-winter story, full of magic and monsters and the sharp edges of growing up. A wonderfully layered novel of family roles and the harsh wonders of deep winter magic. A Russian setting adds a unfamiliar spice to the story of a young woman who does not rebel against the limits of her role in her culture so much as transcend them. Make sure you've read all the books in the acclaimed Winternight TrilogyĪn extraordinary retelling of a very old tale. 'An entrancing story, which swept me up from the very first chapter' 'This book stayed with me, I didn't want it to end' Now with over 100 5* reviews, readers are spellbound by this magical story:
She alone can see the house spirits that guard her home, and sense the growing forces of dark magic in the woods.Ītmospheric and enchanting, with an engrossing adventure at its core, The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and the snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church.īut for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories. A beautiful fairytale full of magic for fans of Naomi Novik, Erin Morgenstern and Philip Pullman
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