Fantasy · Historical
The Bear and the Nightingale
In a snowbound village in medieval Russia, a wild, headstrong girl can see the household spirits that her community leaves offerings for. When a zealous priest arrives and the old customs fade, something dark begins to wake in the forest.
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like cold, atmospheric fantasy rooted in folklore and a heroine who refuses to be tamed.
Skip this if you want a fast-paced read, as the opening chapters are slow and quietly told.
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