Once again Naomi Novik knocks it out of the park with a suspenseful and well-crafted dark fairy tale that has a brilliant cast of characters that are each dynamic and fleshed out. It took a while to get used to the multiple perspectives, I even think there are a few that could have been left out, but since Novik gives a distinctive voice to each character, it was easy to figure out who was speaking. Out of all of them I think Miryem's portions were my favorite, as I think she had the most captivating storyline and characterization. Her dedication and passion for her family really endeared me to her.

Naturally there were moments that dragged, maybe a perspective that went on to long, but it eventually picked up again. I don't think I enjoyed this book as much as Uprooted, but I think it just comes down more to personal taste than something wrong with the story.