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Captivating and boldly imaginative, with a tale of sisterhood at its heart, Rena Rossner’s debut fantasy invites you to enter a world filled with magic, folklore, and the dangers of the woods.
*Publishers Weekly: Best Book of 2018: SF/Fantasy/Horror
*BookPage: Best Book of 2018: Science Fiction & Fantasy
“With luscious and hypnotic prose, Rena Rossner tells a gripping, powerful story of family, sisterhood, and two young women trying to find their way in the world.” — Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe
In a remote village surrounded by vast forests on the border of Moldova and Ukraine, sisters Liba and Laya have been raised on the honeyed scent of their Mami’s babka and the low rumble of their Tati’s prayers. But when a troupe of mysterious men arrives, Laya falls under their spell — despite their mother’s warning to be wary of strangers. And this is not the only danger lurking in the woods.
As dark forces close in on their village, Liba and Laya discover a family secret passed down through generations. Faced with a magical heritage they never knew existed, the sisters realize the old fairy tales are true. . .and could save them all.
Discover a magical tale of secrets, heritage, and fairy tales weaving through history that will enchant readers of The Bear and the Nightingale, Uprooted and The Golem and the Jinni.
Praise for The Sisters of the Winter Wood:
“Intricately crafted, gorgeously rendered. . .full of heart, history, and enchantment.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A richly detailed story of Jewish identity and sisterhood. . . Ambitious and surprising.” —Kirkus
For more from Rena Rossner, check out The Light of the Midnight Stars.
Publisher : Redhook; 1st US Ed edition (September 25, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316483257
ISBN-13 : 978-0316483254
Item Weight : 1.58 pounds
Dimensions : 6.38 x 1.85 x 9.63 inches
Customers say
Customers find the storytelling refreshingly relatable, enticing, and engaging. They describe the story as inventive, insightful, and rich with layers of meaning. Readers say the book is well worth the time investment. They also appreciate the complex, dangerous characters. However, some find the plot stupid, juvenile, and silly. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, pacing, and value for money.
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