The Winter of the Witch
A Novel
Readers rate it 4.4 (263 on Hardcover)
447 pages · Released Jan 8, 2019 · Del Rey
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The Winter of the Witch is the dark, emotionally complex conclusion to a literary fantasy trilogy centered on a brave heroine navigating magical and political conflict. While the writing is luminous and the themes of courage and sacrifice are compelling, the book contains moderate violence, dark magical threats, and mature emotional weight that make it best suited for mid-to-older teens. Readers should be prepared for morally gray situations, war, loss, and intense magical danger, though the story ultimately rewards hope and determination.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The fate of two worlds rests on the shoulders of Vasilisa Petrovna as she contends with forces both mortal and magical in the stirring conclusion to the story that began with The Bear and the Nightingale. “A tale both intimate and epic, featuring a heroine whose harrowing and wondrous journe... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The fate of two worlds rests on the shoulders of Vasilisa Petrovna as she contends with forces both mortal and magical in the stirring conclusion to the story that began with The Bear and the Nightingale. “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 bound her fate to 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. And a wicked demon returns, determined to spread chaos. Caught at the center of the conflict, her destiny uncertain, knowing that her choices will determine the fate of two worlds, Vasya will uncover surprising truths about herself as she desperately tries to protect her family, her country, and the magical world she loves. But she may not be able to save them all. “Luminous from page one . . . Featuring Rus nobles, witches, frost gods and a magical horse-with-the-soul-of-a-bird, The Winter of the Witch finds Arden at her best.” —Paste Don’t miss any of the bestselling Winternight Trilogy: THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE • THE GIRL IN THE TOWER • THE WINTER OF THE WITCH
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- Fiction
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- A mix driven
- Plot driven
- Not Diverse Characters
- Character driven
- Unloveable Characters
- Adventurous
- emotional
- tense
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ISBN 9781101886007 · Del Rey