The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

The Wolf and the Woodsman

Ava Reid

432 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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A reader who enjoys dark, atmospheric fantasy with complex political intrigue, morally grey characters, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers dynamics woven through rich folklore and religious conflict.

Description

A dark, evocative and unforgettable fantasy debut steeped in Hungarian history and Jewish mythology, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Katherine Arden. Stories don't have to be true to be real... In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike i...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 11,106 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 87%

dark: 77%

tense: 48%

emotional: 36%

mysterious: 25%

challenging: 17%

reflective: 13%

hopeful: 10%

sad: 10%

inspiring: 5%

funny: 2%

informative: 2%

Pace

10% of readers chose fast
64% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
63% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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