matt reviewed The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (Winternight Trilogy, #1)
"In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds …
Review of 'The bear and the nightingale' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Different, and highly enjoyable. The first third or so of the book were a little plodding, but the ratcheting up of the tension as the winters worsen was great. Vasilisa was a great protagonist, and the historical groundedness of the fantasy felt great.