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A review by pugli
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Loved the first 2 books, but this was kind of a letdown.
My first issue was with the way Morozko regained his memories, her having sex with him while he couldn't remember her and decide if that's what he wanted to do left a bad taste in my mouth. A kiss would've sufficed, and then they could've done whatever they wanted afterwards. Also why was that her only option? How did she know?
Konstantin was discarded too easily and the Bear was able to be bargained with just like that? What was the point of the conflict with him then? Not exploring why the relationship between Morozko and the Bear was so strained was a pity as well.
Too many threads were left loose and the story wrapped up too fast in the end. Bringig up who Vasya was a descendant of and then leaving it at that felt weird. It would've been nice to see Vasya and Marya settle down at the lake. How it affected Olga to let go of her daughter. I'm still going to treasure this trilogy because of the previous books, but I'm quite sad this one turned out the way it did.
Also, being reminded throughout 3 books how Vasya is not beautiful, but is somehow still attractive got very very tired.
My first issue was with the way Morozko regained his memories, her having sex with him while he couldn't remember her and decide if that's what he wanted to do left a bad taste in my mouth. A kiss would've sufficed, and then they could've done whatever they wanted afterwards. Also why was that her only option? How did she know?
Konstantin was discarded too easily and the Bear was able to be bargained with just like that? What was the point of the conflict with him then? Not exploring why the relationship between Morozko and the Bear was so strained was a pity as well.
Too many threads were left loose and the story wrapped up too fast in the end. Bringig up who Vasya was a descendant of and then leaving it at that felt weird. It would've been nice to see Vasya and Marya settle down at the lake. How it affected Olga to let go of her daughter. I'm still going to treasure this trilogy because of the previous books, but I'm quite sad this one turned out the way it did.
Also, being reminded throughout 3 books how Vasya is not beautiful, but is somehow still attractive got very very tired.