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The Girl in the Tower - (Winternight Trilogy) by Katherine Arden
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- In the sequel to the nationally bestselling The Bear and the Nightingale, a gifted young woman with ties to the old magic of her homeland blazes a trail out of the frozen wilderness and into the court intrigues of Moscow.
- About the Author: Katherine Arden is the author of the national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale.
- 400 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
- Series Name: Winternight Trilogy
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About the Book
"The magical adventure begun in The Bear and the Nightingale continues as brave Vasya, now a young woman, is forced to choose between marriage or life in a convent and instead flees her home--but soon finds herself called upon to help defend the city of Moscow when it comes under siege"--
Book Synopsis
In the sequel to the nationally bestselling The Bear and the Nightingale, a gifted young woman with ties to the old magic of her homeland blazes a trail out of the frozen wilderness and into the court intrigues of Moscow.
"A masterfully told story of folklore, history, and magic with a spellbinding heroine at the heart of it all."--Booklist (starred review)
Vasilisa's gift for seeing what others do not won her the attention, even affection, of Morozko--the winter demon from her nurse's stories. But his aid comes at a cost.
Orphaned, named a witch, and cast out by her village, Vasya's options are few: resign herself to life in a convent or marriage to a stranger. Both doom her to life in a tower, cut off from the wide world she longs to explore. So instead she chooses adventure, disguising herself as a young man and riding her trusted stallion, Solovey, into the wilderness.
But Vasya's exploits soon reunite her with her long-estranged siblings and earn her the admiration of the Grand Prince of Moscow. Disguised as a boy, she must walk a delicate line, safeguarding her family, concealing her identity and navigating her increasingly fraught relationship with Morozko--even as she realizes the realm is under threat from mysterious forces only she will be able to stop.
"A compelling, fast-moving story that grounds fantasy elements in a fascinating period of Russian history."--Kirkus Reviews
Don't miss any of the bestselling Winternight Trilogy:
THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE - THE GIRL IN THE TOWER - THE WINTER OF THE WITCH
Review Quotes
"Arden's lush, lyrical writing cultivates an intoxicating, visceral atmosphere, and her marvelous sense of pacing carries the novel along at a propulsive clip. A masterfully told story of folklore, history, and magic with a spellbinding heroine at the heart of it all."--Booklist (starred review)
"[A] sensual, beautifully written, and emotionally stirring fantasy . . . Fairy tales don't get better than this."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[Katherine] Arden once again delivers an engaging fantasy that mixes Russian folklore and history with delightful worldbuilding and lively characters."--Library Journal
"A compelling, fast-moving story that grounds fantasy elements in a fascinating period of Russian history."--Kirkus Reviews
"[A] magical story set in an alluring Russia."--Paste
About the Author
Katherine Arden is the author of the national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale. Born in Austin, Texas, Arden spent a year of high school in Rennes, France. Following her acceptance to Middlebury College in Vermont, she deferred enrollment for a year in order to live and study in Moscow. At Middlebury, she specialized in French and Russian literature. After receiving her BA, she moved to Maui, Hawaii, working every kind of odd job imaginable, from grant writing and making crêpes to guiding horse trips. Currently she lives in Vermont, but really, you never know.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Series Title: Winternight Trilogy
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Katherine Arden
Language: English
Street Date: June 26, 2018
TCIN: 53574621
UPC: 9781101885987
Item Number (DPCI): 248-10-5265
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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5 out of 5 stars
22 December, 2020
Loved this One
I did not know where we were going with the story, but I am not disappointed. I love this so much. Vasya is such a great character. I love the folklore. I definitely recommend this.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
18 August, 2019
Fairy tales with heart and gumption
Fairy tales are the heart and soul of our storytelling experience, and Katherine Arden adopts all the best of these traditions in The Girl in the Tower. It is an exhilarating, beautiful adventure alongside her gutsy protagonist Vasya and her flight from the threat of a life in a convent or tied to a prince in marriage.
Vasya is instantly likable, and her story reels you in like a fish on a hook. Traveling through imperial Russia with her is a dream. The perfect blend of history and magic, the fantastical adventure of Vasya as she navigates soliders and frost spirits and royals will leave you itching for adventure of your own.
Besides the exciting adventure, this story explores themes close to the heart of every fairy tale: family, commitment, and the daunting question of "what if."
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
4 December, 2017
Breathtaking, magical book
This follow up to The Bear and the Nightingale is just as stunning as its predecessor. We met Vasya as a fierce "wild child," now her resolve is strengthening into that of ferociously independent, strong-willed young woman with a mind to carve her own path in the world. She faces the nuances and pitfalls of the Grand Prince's Moscow court in Muscovite Russia, most notably the gender roles that are even more firmly entrenched than those of her upbringing. The stark differences are clearly illustrated as we witness Vasya's adventures while disguised as a boy in contrast with her married sister Olga, confined to the gilded cage of her palace tower. The conflict between the old gods/household spirits and the expanding church is once again brought into play, creating heart-pounding action that slides effortlessly between the visible and invisible realms. Vasya's interactions with the frost-king were my favorite parts; their evolving relationship is fraught with unspoken history, undeclared emotion, and untapped potential. I look forward to seeing Vasya uncover even more of her personal and familial connection with the spirit realm in the next book. The Girl in the Tower is altogether a breathtaking read, with the same level of lush language and enthralling description as The Bear and the Nightingale. We get to learn more about characters who were present briefly in Bear, namely Vasya's siblings, Olga and Sasha, along with Moscow's Grand Prince Dmitrii Ivanovich. A certain priest also returns, though his reappearance will not be met with delight. An extremely satisfying book all around! Advance reading copy received from BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review.