The Winter of the Witch

(Book #3 in the Winternight Trilogy series)

by Katherine Arden

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Book Overview: The Winter of the Witch

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – Following their adventures in The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower, Vasya and Morozko return in this stunning conclusion to the bestselling Winternight Trilogy, battling enemies mortal and magical to save both Russias, the seen and the unseen.

“A tale both intimate and epic, featuring a heroine whose harrowing and wondrous journey culminates in an emotionally resonant finale.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)

NAMED ONE OF PASTE‘S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE

Vasilisa Petrovna is an unforgettable heroine determined to forge her own path. Her gifts and her courage have drawn the attention of Morozko, the winter-king, but it is too soon to know if this connection will prove a blessing or a curse.

Now Moscow has been struck by disaster. Its people are searching for answers–and for someone to blame. Vasya finds herself alone, beset on all sides. The Grand Prince is in a rage, choosing allies that will lead him on a path to war and ruin. A wicked demon returns, determined to spread chaos. Caught at the center of the conflict is Vasya, who finds the fate of two worlds resting on her shoulders. Her destiny uncertain, Vasya will uncover surprising truths about herself as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all.

Praise for The Winter of the Witch

“Katherine Arden’s Winternight Trilogy isn’t just good–it’s hug-to-your-chest, straight-to-the-favorites-shelf, reread-immediately good, and each book just gets better. The Winter of the Witch plunges us back to fourteenth-century Moscow, where old gods and new vie for the soul of Russia and fate rests on a witch girl’s slender shoulders. Prepare to have your heart ripped out, loaned back to you full of snow and magic, and ripped out some more.” –Laini Taylor

“Luxuriously detailed yet briskly suspenseful . . . a striking literary fantasy informed by Arden’s deep knowledge.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Editorial Reviews

“[Katherine] Arden’s gorgeous prose entwines political intrigue and feminist themes with magic and folklore to tell a tale both intimate and epic, featuring a heroine whose harrowing and wondrous journey culminates in an emotionally resonant finale.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Katherine Arden’s Winternight Trilogy isn’t just good–it’s hug-to-your-chest, straight-to-the-favorites-shelf, reread-immediately good, and each book just gets better. The Winter of the Witch plunges us back to fourteenth-century Moscow, where old gods and new vie for the soul of Russia and fate rests on a witch girl’s slender shoulders. Prepare to have your heart ripped out, loaned back to you full of snow and magic, and ripped out some more.” –Laini Taylor

“Luxuriously detailed yet briskly suspenseful . . . a striking literary fantasy informed by Arden’s deep knowledge.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Visceral descriptions of battle, an atmospheric sense of place, and some truly heartbreaking moments of loss make this a gut-wrenching read, but there’s ample hope and satisfaction to be found as Vasya chooses her own unique path to triumph.” —Booklist

“Exciting, moving, and beautifully written, this is a story readers will savor.” —Library Reads

About the Author

Katherine Arden

Katherine Arden, an adept and accomplished American novelist, is most renowned for her exceptional skill in painting vividly immersive worlds, and her singular talent of weaving history and fantasy seamlessly. Born in Austin, Texas, in 1987, Arden’s exploits across the globe, from Hawaii’s tropical setting to the icy climes of Russia, influences her writing style to a great extent. With a deep-rooted passion for culture, stories, and languages, she spent a substantial part of her life traveling before settling down as a celebrated writer.

Arden’s maiden venture into writing, “The Bear and the Nightingale,” a spellbinding work of historical fiction, proudly stands as the inaugural book of the Winternight trilogy. Rooted in Russian folklore, it has garnered immense appreciation for its refreshingly imaginative storytelling and richly textured characters. The succeeding books of the trilogy, “The Girl in the Tower” and “The Winter of the Witch,” have equally held readers spellbound with their enchanting narratives, thereby consolidating Katherine’s standing as a commanding voice in fantasy fiction.

In spite of her relative newness to the literary scene, Katherine Arden has already gained a loyal following and considerable critical acclaim. Her ability to write stories that resonate deeply with readers across the world, supplemented by the opulence of her language and the incisiveness of her insights, qualifies Arden as a literary luminary in her own right. Dedicated to her craft, Katherine continues to create worlds where readers can escape to, promising more enchanting tales to come.