Sunday, April 29, 2018

April Book Review : The Bear and the Nightingale


For a Debut novel Katherine Arden seems she’s been writing novels her whole life.  She makes her world appear around you as if you are dropped into the world. A fairy-tale Russian folklore written in a way that I can’t put my finger on what makes her novel Dynamic other than her magical touch. This novel should be a stable on every teens book shelf. Within a few chapter’s in she had me hooked into her world; I might be having withdrawals until I get my hands on her next novel. She brought a new edge to storytelling, to the table by making the past seem current. Each Character brought in was beautifully tailored to the story-line. Vasya is a strong warrior and stands her ground against anyone. From Anne her crazy stepmother to her strong father. Each one of her siblings are a lining to Vasya strength. Morozo is a key character to the story and I didn’t expect to have a attachment to. I love the fact that religion was brought into the mix as well as magic; it gave the story more depth. Folklore should be written like this for every story to be remembered. Household spirits should exist and be honored like the olden days before our time.At the end of this novel; you will understand who is The bear and the Nightingale. And be left with wanting more from them, quickly.
Her next novel is called The Girl in the Tower.

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