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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Bear and the Nightingale in Books

Oct 29, 2017

The Bear and the Nightingale

Katherine Arden | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.4

(17 Ratings)

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A dark epic fairytale

This captivating fantasy is set in the frozen north of Russia in the 13th century, and used Russian myths and fairy tales as inspiration.

At the centre of the novel is the family of a local Lord, in particular the headstrong youngest daughter Vasya who is gifted with 'second sight'. The existence of the community is threatened when a dark power in the forests begins to wake up, just as the villagers start to turn away from the household spirits who've protected them, in favour of a charismatic new priest.

The Russian setting adds interest and mystique and the protagonist Vasya is fantastically outspoken and scrappy. The plot is easy to follow despite the odd Russian word. It truly is a compelling read.

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Auburn (57 KP) rated We Own the Sky (The Muse Chronicles #1) in Books

Apr 10, 2019

What would happen if you could see muses? If a muse came into your life and wanted to help you become the artist you could only dream of. This is the story of Sylvia and her muse Vincent.

I must say I was not expecting any of this story when I started and was surprised at how dark it seemed. The plot had light moments but a lot of it concentrated on the dark side of music and how feeling too much could affect a person if they couldn't get the music out.
I did enjoy the slight romance but it definitely was understated. Note: the book ended on a cliff hanger.

For fans of darker fantasy and those who know a lot about music and artists.

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Four Psychos: The Dark Side Book 1

Kristy Cunning

7.3 (4 Ratings) Rate It

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I'm not so different from most people. Like everyone else, I have life goals. Goal #1: Become a...

paranormal fantasy

The Vessel (Semiramis #3)

Maya Daniels

10.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Fully empowered, at peace with her damnation, and with the mightiest of the fallen angels at her...

Fantasy Romance

Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated A Plague of Shadows (Harbingers of Light, #1) in Books

Jan 12, 2018

[A Plague of Shadows] by [Travis Simmons] was a very quick read. I really enjoyed the characters and the plot. I see it is called "A New Adult Dark Fantasy" but I do not see what makes it 'adult'. I usually equate that with content that I can't put in my classroom. I did not find any of that in this book. To me it was a simple battle of good vs. evil. I hope to read the next installment in [The Harbingers of Light Series].