The Winter of the Witch
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Katherine Arden
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Following their adventures in The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower, Vasya and Morozko return in this stunning conclusion to the bestselling Winternight Trilogy, battling enemies mortal and magical to save both Russias, the seen and the unseen.“A tale both intimate and epic, featuring a heroine whose harrowing and wondrous journey culminates in an emotionally resonant finale.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE Vasilisa Petrovna is an unforgettable heroine determined to forge her own path. Her gifts and her courage have drawn the attention of Morozko, the winter-king, but it is too soon to know if this connection will prove a blessing or a curse.Now Moscow has been struck by disaster. Its people are searching for answers—and for someone to blame. Vasya finds herself alone, beset on all sides. The Grand Prince is in a rage, choosing allies that will lead him on a path to war and ruin. A wicked demon returns, determined to spread chaos. Caught at the center of the conflict is Vasya, who finds the fate of two worlds resting on her shoulders. Her destiny uncertain, Vasya will uncover surprising truths about herself as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all.Praise for The Winter of the Witch“Katherine Arden’s Winternight Trilogy isn’t just good—it’s hug-to-your-chest, straight-to-the-favorites-shelf, reread-immediately good, and each book just gets better. The Winter of the Witch plunges us back to fourteenth-century Moscow, where old gods and new vie for the soul of Russia and fate rests on a witch girl’s slender shoulders. Prepare to have your heart ripped out, loaned back to you full of snow and magic, and ripped out some more.”—Laini Taylor “Luxuriously detailed yet briskly suspenseful . . . a striking literary fantasy informed by Arden’s deep knowledge.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Author
Katherine Arden
Pages
400
Publisher
Random House Worlds
Published Date
2019-01-08
ISBN
1101886005 9781101886007
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"This is the last book in the series. With each book, it got better. It’s a very dreamy series, a retelling and updated version of old tales, very rich in imagery and world building. "
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"The Winter of the Witch was a very strong finish. I was so proud to watch Vasilisa grow and change throughout. I binged all three of these in a month still the first book felt years in the past. Arden wove this fairytale with a rich culture and lush surroundings even when it was in the dead of winter. Just overall beautifully written.<br/><br/>We aren't given enough of Vasilisa and the Winter King but in a good way. It feels good to want something passionately. Many writers over share or tell you how to think. Arden stayed on the edge of the knife. The couple had that soulmate quality. Unconsciously needing to be near one another. Scared to give yourself over completely. Omg and the hot tube scene..... be still my beating heart.<br/><br/>I never thought I would grow to like the bear haha. Of course I thought he was a murderous jerk but playful in a sadistic way. We got to see another side to him even if it didn't cancel out the bad. It was interesting to see Vasilisa struggle with morality. I loved the duo nevertheless."
"The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden 4/5
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This starts right up from the last book and keeps stride the whole time. I enjoyed the main characters back and forth between damsel and badass, and the chyerti are some of my favorite characters in a long time. The end felt well thought out and I liked the little history epilogue."
"I love when I can’t anticipate what will happen in a story. I was surprised over and over again in this book and the last quarter of the book was wholly unexpected, but wonderful. The ending was perfect and I couldn’t be more pleased with how the entire story was wrapped up nicely, resolved, but still full of wonder of what the future of the characters might hold. I love Vasya and she has cemented her place as one of my favorite characters of all time. A must read for anyone who loves a fairy tale brought to life."
"This series started out good but a little slow in The Bear and The Nightingale but overall it's brought me great delight and great grief, the way an excellent book should. The Winter Witch is a perfect end to the trilogy in every possible way. Arden has such perfect understanding of how to tie everything up in ways satisfying to the story and the reader - neither are left floundering. I can't wait to read more from her."
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