Books like The Bear and the Nightingale: A Novel (Winternight Trilogy Book 1) by Katherine Arden
Set in a remote Russian village where winter lingers long into the year, the story follows Vasya, a spirited and determined young woman who grows up amidst whispers of old magic and the unseen guardians of the forest.
When a stranger gifts her father a jewel that appears to hold great power, Vasya learns that she may be the key to keeping the darkness at bay.
Surrounded by a tapestry of folk‑tales and the protective forces of spirits, she must confront both familiar and unknown challenges to protect her family and village.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Katherine Arden
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