The Girl in the Tower picks up right where The Bear and the Nightingale left off, with Vasya choosing her own path in life, setting off to travel the world rather than be forced into marriage or a convent. Because it is too dangerous and suspicious to travel alone as a woman, Vasya disguises herself as a boy. Seeking adventure, Vasya eventually comes to the notice of the Grand Prince of Moscow after she battles a group of bandits that have been terrorizing the countryside. Thus she falls deeper into lies and deception as she works to hide her identity while acting to save Moscow from a threat only she can conquer.
Everything about this series draws you in, from the beautiful writing, to the atmospheric setting, to the realistic yet fantastical characters. I love how this series seamlessly blends Russian history with folktales and magic. Vasya and Morozko, the frost demon, are captivating characters, and I can't wait to see how their story unfolds in the next book in this series.
Everything about this series draws you in, from the beautiful writing, to the atmospheric setting, to the realistic yet fantastical characters. I love how this series seamlessly blends Russian history with folktales and magic. Vasya and Morozko, the frost demon, are captivating characters, and I can't wait to see how their story unfolds in the next book in this series.