A review by alisarae
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

2024 review:
Wow I remembered absolutely nothing about this story from the first time I read it! I enjoyed it so much: the atmosphere is magical, and the heroine Vasya is always true to who she is. Plus, sassy horses are always a bonus.

2018 review:
An enchanting Russian fairytale. I normally don’t like fairytales but this one held my interest. Good for a dark winter day :)