A review by jenni_sunderland
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Liked the imagery and the creatures but would have preferred it without the casual sexism and sexual assault. I understand that it was set in a time where women were deemed less and their whole purpose and duty was marriage and children but it is annoying 

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