I received an ARC of this novel from BookishFirst and Random House Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.
With the only options being to marry or spend her life in a convent, Vasya, dressed as a boy, sets off towards Moscow in search of adventure. When Vasya rescues three young girls from bandits, she unexpectedly places herself in the service of the Grand Prince of Moscow. As part of the Grand Prince's inner circle her sister and brother are forced to keep her secret for fear of the consequences they will face if discovered.
This second book in the Winternight Trilogy is a wonderful tale about a young girl’s determination to be free of the rules society places on her. Set in a time where women have little choice in their destiny, she bravely chooses a different path. A wonderful combination of Russian folklore involving spirits, devils, and other magical creatures that are slowly fading out of existence as lore gives way to Christianity. This novel was a magical tale that enchanted me from the first chapter. I would highly recommend this novel and cannot wait to read the third book in this series.