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Slow to start, this dark, fairy-tale-esque fantasy really picks up about halfway through and then I couldn't put it down. Weaving together bits of Russian folktales and fairy tales, Katherine Arden creates an atmospheric read, perfect for the long nights of winter. She also creates a strong, smart female lead who questions the strict societal rules that would see her either married off or sent to a convent. Recommended for when you want a thick novel to sink your teeth into. The second book is o
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Aug 22, 2016
Melle
marked it as to-read
Aug 18, 2017
Elizabeth Hull-Morales
rated it
it was amazing
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