This is the 2nd in a 3 part series but the way the book ends does not require continuing to part 3.

Novels set in pre-revolution Russia, especially set in winter, are so interesting to me.  I love the descriptions of what the winter landscape looks like, the ways people keep warm, religious and pagan traditions,  all of it.  This series has it!

This was also a fast read. The story does not get bogged down with useless love stories or unnecessary spicy scenes for the sake of spice.

The reason for 4 stars is because it's a series. Too many books to read to be tied down with repetitive characters and stories.