Name: The Winter of the Witch
Rating: 4.594713656387666 (227 reviews)
ISBN: 9781432860905

Katherine Arden

The Winter of the Witch

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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While the plot line was sometimes lost on me, the writing in this trilogy is beautiful. There were arcs in this story that almost made it feel like I was reading two separate books instead of a single cohesive one. While I enjoyed what happened in The Winter of the Witch, this was not my favorite in the series. I adored (most of) the characters in The Winternight Trilogy. Vasya is a fantastic protagonist and I was sad to reach the last page of her story.

A magical and captivating coming of age novel set in medieval Russia - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. One girl can make a difference... Moscow is in flames, leaving its people searching for answers – and someone to blame. Vasilisa, a girl with extraordinary gifts, must flee for her life, pursued by those who blame their misfortune on her magic. Then a vengeful demon returns, stronger than ever. Determined to engulf the world in chaos, he finds allies among men and spirits. Mankind and magical creatures alike find their fates resting on Vasya's shoulders. But she may not be able to save them all. 'heart-stoppingly good...beautifully written, this adventure shimmers and shines with magic of all kinds. Unmissable.' Sunday Express 'If you're a lover of fairytales you are in for an absolute treat. It's truly magical' The Pool 'Katherine Arden’s Winternight Trilogy isn’t just good—it’s hug-to-your-chest, straight-to-the-favourites-shelf, reread-immediately good, and each book just gets better. 'Laini Taylor

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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. Reviewers called Katherine Arden's novels The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower "lyrical," "emotionally stirring," and "utterly bewitching." The Winternight Trilogy introduced an unforgettable heroine, Vasilisa Petrovna, a girl determined to forge her own path in a world that would rather lock her away. 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, stronger than ever and 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 and her history as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all. Advance praise for 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

Colleen

5 Stars and all the hearts!

**My #1 best read of 2018**
 
*ARC provided by Random House / Ballantine via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
 

  
 


I was over the moon to get an ARC of The Winter of the Witch. I adored the first two books and was so eager to read the final book of the series. I was a little nervous about whether or not it would live up to my expectations, but The Winter of the Witch was absolutely everything I hoped it would be and more! Actually, this is my top read of 2018!
 
If you haven’t heard of the Winternight trilogy, it is a series set in medieval Russia involving Russian folklore. It is a wonderful, richly told, atmospheric story. Arden expertly weaves historical facts with classic lore and cultural exploration. This series has so many things I love: a powerful yet flawed heroine, adventure, mythology, magic, emotion, and thought-provoking ideas. The writing has just the right balance between action and character development. There are humorous moments and heart-wrenching ones. And through is that undefinable essence of old storytelling like something deep and elemental springing up from a time gone by. It’s so astounding that this was Arden’s debut series! (And I will also add that I greatly appreciate that each book was released in a timely manner!)
 
There are three conflicts entwined within the stories: The political machinations between Rus’ and the Tatars, new religion versus old beliefs and customs, and Vasya’s struggle to find her place between societal expectations and her own desires. This is such a powerful story. It reminded me of why I love to read.
 
I really could go on and on and on about how much I love this book, but I don’t want to give away much more about the story. You can read my reviews on the first two books ( The Bear and the Nightingale  and  The Girl in the Tower ) if you would like more details about the series. But I highly recommend it!
 
I cannot wait to see what Katherine Arden comes out with next!!
 

RATING FACTORS:
Ease of Reading: 5 Stars
Writing Style: 5 Stars
Characters and Character Development: 5 Stars
Plot Structure and Development: 5 Stars
Level of Captivation: 5 Stars
Originality: 5 Stars

Rachel Kanyid

Overall enjoyed this series, but I thought that this last book just did not hold as much charm as the other two books.

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Cheri McElroy

This was a satisfying conclusion to the Winternight Trilogy. It wasn’t a bed of roses, and the cost of war came at a price. I liked the evolution of Vasya to a strong and smart woman who stood with a foot in two worlds, caring for both. And, be still my heart, Solovey.❤️

Shay Henrion

This trilogy just speaks to me on some deep level i can’t identify. I love it so much.

Megan Paterson

Sad to say goodbye but the perfect end to this incredible trilogy.

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