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

adventurous dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I thought this would be a 5 star read for me, and while it was very good, it wasn't quite a 5 star. I loved Vasya and her family as characters and I loved learning about the different creatures from Russian folklore. However, the pace was a little too slow for me at times and it took me a while to get through. I will continue reading the series because I enjoyed the book.