The Winter of the Witch: A Novel | 
pickWhew, I could barely put this one down!! What a rollercoaster! I was so invested that this book gave me weird dreams last night 😂 I wasn't sure how Arden was going to pull things together in a way that made me happy but also made sense, but for the most part she did. I had a few niggles, but overall this one was definitely a pick.
I have to say that one thing that low-key annoyed me was constantly referring to the various magical creatures as⬇️
This whole trilogy is a beautiful take on Russian history and folklore, and I loved the overarching feminist theme! The books was an amazing ending and I will probably read the whole trilogy again. #12booksin2022. October pick!
pick❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️One of the best trilogies ever! Each book gets better and better. Just so atmospheric and beautiful, there will never be anything quite like these books
https://otherworldlyoracle.com/winter-witchy-book-tea-pairings/
I love this article 🫖
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This was hands down the best book of the entire series. “The Winter of the Witch” was utterly thrilling, heartbreaking, dark, and compelling. I loved Vasya‘s character arc and the amount of tragedy, hatred, and abuse that she endures while still not tolerating any one‘s shit is admirable. The conclusion to this series was a wild ride, and I enjoyed the plot line and its bittersweet ending.
“What use am I? None. I have made more mistakes than I can count, and the world has no place for me. And yet, as I said before, I am still not going to die to please you.”
- Vasilisa Petrovna
“There are no monsters in the world, and no saints. Only infinite shades woven into the same tapestry, light and dark. One man‘s monster is another man‘s beloved. The wise know that.”
- Medved, the Bear
pickI really enjoyed the whole trilogy. With every book, I found it more and more difficult to get through the portions of the books that were explanatory. I wanted to get to the ACTION! And yes, I still want to be a witch and live in the woods when I grow up. #lifegoals
pickWhat a beautiful book and the perfect ending to an enchanting series. I‘m so glad I finished 2021 with this book (I split it between my print copy and an audiobook). I think the last book of the series is my favorite, and I‘m excited to show them off on my bookshelf☺️ Wonderful winter read!
"There are no monsters in this world, and no saints. Only infinite shades woven into the same tapestry, light and dark. One man's monster is another man's beloved."
pickBk12 of December & #WinterGames2021 & Bk2 of #DashingDecember #readathon is done! I‘ve had this trilogy on my TBR for ages, I‘m glad I finally got to it. Russia is a fascinating country & I absolutely love the language. This had medieval Moscow, witches, chyerti & orthodox priests. Loved it. #AVeryMerryBingo #MerryBookmas #TisTheReadson #AVeryMerryReadathon #WinterCosy #WrapItUpReadathon #Adventathon #FairyTaleathon #MistletoeManiacs 5,106pts👇
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I am posting one book per day from my to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new - don‘t judge me I have a lot of books.
Join the fun if you want. This is day 315.
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Happy Harvest Moon 🌑
My evening is set.
Well that's terrifying. And to think, I was just gonna get in a quick chapter before bed 😅
DUSK AT THE END OF winter, and two men crossed the dooryard of a palace scarred by fire. #firstlinefridays
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I‘m so glad to finish this series—I loved all three books so much, and Katherine Arden is an auto-read author for me now!
pickI decided to try and finish some of the series I've started before beginning any new ones. I have no idea why it took me so long to get to this one. Maybe just sad that it is the end. Atmospheric and beautiful I love the portrayal of Russia and their magic and myths. Definitely one of my favourite trilogies of all time. #highlyrecommend
pickI have so much love for this trilogy, and book three was such a satisfying conclusion. I've read other reviews that claimed each book was better than the last and I would have to agree.
pickMy Feb wrap up!
The Winter of the Witch ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Midnight Library ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
These Violent Delights ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mexican Gothic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ACOMAF ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (reread)
ACOTAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️(reread)
Weight of the Stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When No One is Watching ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Beach Read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Winter‘s Orbit ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickVasya, Morozko and Medved are back in this magical book! I love everything about this series and this book was a very satisfying ending to this wonderful series.
pickThis was an awesome conclusion to this trilogy. Vasya is such a great character. I love her. I recommend the whole trilogy.
pickI didn't read as many books as I originally planned in 2020 but still read some amazing books. My top 5 of 2020
1. The Winter of the Witch
2. Becoming
3. The Five
4. The Night Circus
5. The Empire of Gold
I am ending the year strong with Ian Irvine's epic fantasy which could easily take a spot in the top 5.
What has been your top 5 reads of 2020? Share & Tag
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pickThis trilogy was amazing! I‘m so glad I managed to get all 3 books from the library right after one another so I didn‘t have to wait. What a fitting and spectacular end. Heartbreaking and joyous at the same time.
pickWhat an amazing conclusion to a great series! The magic increases and the main character and her family are interesting and complex. A great winter time read.
Yikes. The plague is in the city and the prince is ordering that sick people quarantine in their homes, only to have people argue that they should be allowed to gather in church at least. 😬😅
“Magic makes people mad,” said the mushroom. “You change reality so much you forget what is real.”
Finished this tonight while doing dishes. I loved this series! This trilogy is on my Christmas wishlist so🤞#audiocleaning
It was a bit warmer today so I spent some time outside listening to the tagged book while Minerva wandered the yard. I‘ll miss these #audiooutings once the snow flies but I‘m looking forward to cozy winter reading & kitty snuggles on the couch 🥰
Listened to the tagged book for about an hour on this cool & windy but sunny #autumn afternoon while Minerva prowled the yard. #catsoflitsy #readingbuddy
#3books #thatgavemeabookhangover
1. Winter of the Witch
2. The Night Circus
3. Heart's Blood
#3books #borrowedfromthelibrary
Winter of the Witch
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pickI love this trilogy so much and this was such a good cap to it. Vasya learns more about herself and her place in the world while trying to keep her family safe and the land of her people together. So good.
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I found a better balance with my gaming commitments this week so I finished three books including my DoubleSpin that I was having a hard time getting into.
#WeeklyForecast
My goal for next week is to finish the tagged and start Ultimate Consciousness which I won on Kindle from Goodreads.
☕️ Hazelnut coffee. Paris tea.
🎶 Anything to drown out the crap faux news channel blaring from the other room
📖 “Many say, better to die, until the time comes to actually do it.”
#thoughtfulthursday
I finished this last night and accomplished my first #bookspin read! My goal for the #NutsInMay readathon is to plow through as many as I can, plus a couple Libby holds that cane through sooner than expected. The main point I‘ll make about this book is to read the series close together so you keep track of all the interesting characters. Also, Vasya is awesome!
picknow that I'm done, I'm a bit sad this lovely trilogy is over...off the bat, things are pretty intense in book 3 compared to the slow burn of the previous title and the story took turns I wasn't expecting but greatly enjoyed. I'm eager to see what Arden digs up for her adult fiction in the future.
Day of #marvelousMay is my new Sunday routine. It involves sitting on the patio and reading! My #bookspin selection is first on the stack. While looking for something in the hall closet last night, I found this beach chair!
Today is the last day of the special merch sale such as my profile pic shirt if anybody‘s interested. https://www.bonfire.com/store/books-with-a-past/
#weeklyforecast Had hoped to get this book started last week but got sidetracked by another book so starting this week with Winter of the Witch. Find my week goes better with a little humor so planning to start up where I left off with Discworld series this week as well.
“I am allowed to want things, winter-king.”
(Wow, I loved this series)
pickArden has managed to weave together so many stories, histories, and worlds and for the fact she started writing this series at age 23, I applaud her! Her attention to various bonds and how deep they go, how they can hurt, how they transform💗
I will always hold a soft spot for stories that combine myth/fantasy/supernatural/what have you and reality because they always leave me looking at the world a little differently 😉
(And omg the mushroom!!!)
You should not have told them I was a girl, then they might have believed I was dangerous.
pickI have been doing well with finishing series this year. So far I have finished 4 trilogies and the Neopolitan books which were 4. I was glad to finally read this book and I liked the ending. #books
Dusk at the end of wintet, and two men crossed the dooryard of a palace scarred by fire.
#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl
pickA fitting ending to the Winternight Trilogy. It‘s everything you want in a fairy tale: magical creatures, complex characters and a timeless message - there‘s enough room in this big world for us to be different and still coexist in peace. I will miss these characters. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
#MMDChallenge Three Books by Same Author 3
#Booked2020 #covercrush
pickI can‘t believe this beautiful series is over. I enjoyed it so much. It will be a favorite of mine for a long time.
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Full Review: https://readinginthewildwood.com/2020/02/22/the-winter-of-the-witch-katherine-ar...
Still, all in all, an incredibly engaging, solid trilogy full of interesting characters whose stories and lives I was completely invested in. Well worth the read, and I'll probably pick these up again at some point. 2w
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