A review by rachelsbusyreading
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

This was atmospheric, mystical, and magical and I loved it. The beginning was slow so that is why it’s not a full 5 stars but if you are looking for a fairytale-esque historical fiction/fantasy book with a strong FMC, complicated family dynamics, beautiful descriptions, and folklore then I would definitely recommend this one.