The Girl in the Tower: A Novel (Winternight Trilogy Book 2)
In the sequel to the nationally bestselling The Bear and the Nightingale, a gifted young woman with ties to the old magic of her homeland blazes a trail out of the frozen wilderness and into the court intrigues of Moscow.
“A masterfully told story of folklore, history, and magic with a spellbinding heroine at the heart of it all.”—Booklist (starred review)
Vasilisa’s gift for seeing what others do not won her the attention, even affection, of Morozko—the winter demon from her nurse’s stories. But his aid comes at a cost.
Orphaned, named a witch, and cast out by her village, Vasya’s options are few: resign herself to life in a convent or marriage to a stranger. Both doom her to life in a tower, cut off from the wide world she longs to explore. So instead she chooses adventure, disguising herself as a young man and riding her trusted stallion, Solovey, into the wilderness.
But Vasya’s exploits soon reunite her with her long-estranged siblings and earn her the admiration of the Grand Prince of Moscow. Disguised as a boy, she must walk a delicate line, safeguarding her family, concealing her identity and navigating her increasingly fraught relationship with Morozko—even as she realizes the realm is under threat from mysterious forces only she will be able to stop.
“A compelling, fast-moving story that grounds fantasy elements in a fascinating period of Russian history.”—Kirkus Reviews
Don’t miss any of the bestselling Winternight Trilogy:
THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE • THE GIRL IN THE TOWER • THE WINTER OF THE WITCH
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Community Reviews
Well, this will probably be the last book I finish in 2017 since there is only 40 minutes left in the year. It took me a long time to read this book. This is not a book you pick up for a quick read. This is meant to be savored. The sequel of The Bear and the Nightingale, you definitely need to read the first book in order to understand the consequences and meaning behind what is going on in this book. If you loved the first book, you will love and be even more invested in the characters in this book. It will be the only thing that gets you through the slower paced middle part of this novel. There is still the suppression of women and the fear of different women or witches. Vasa is still the heroine and unaware of all that is going on in the world and how she affect the world and people around her. I love this story and want to see it to the end.
I received a free advanced copy of this book for review consideration.
I received a free advanced copy of this book for review consideration.
Love, love, love it!
If The Bear and the Nightingale was delicate, snowy, and poetic, The Girl in the Tower is a full-blown, burning, scorching fire. Stepping into Vasya’s shoes delighted me, frustrated me, enraged me, and most importantly lit something ferocious inside me. She doesn’t just grow here, she blazes.
This is such a powerful sequel. I moved through the first half at a comfortable, civilized pace. The second half, however, was absolute paralysis. I was glued to the pages, reading on at the very real risk of giving myself a UTI because I couldn't waste a minute away from it. At one point I literally fell asleep mid-chapter (because I've had like 3 hours of sleep the previous night), woke up five minutes later, and immediately resumed reading with the urgency of someone whose house was on fire.
I desperately want to start the next one right now, but first, dinner. And maybe a short, strategic rest, and some hydration 😂
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