I am so serious when I say this book was such a breath of fresh air when it comes to fantasy recently. The darkly grotesque yet clinical view of the monsters and horrors was so fun. I loved the Slavic folklore inspiration, it absolutely added a certain element to take it to the top. Kosara is surprisingly such an enjoyable protagonist, her mind is flawed, witty, selfless, yet distinctly the opposite of all of those at certain times.

Not to mention Asen who I equally rooted for! Plus the atmosphere of eery winter finished setting the scene of such a shining book. I would most definitely recommend this one!! A dark mystery with a relatable main character, fast-paced action, and a richly built world.

Thank you to the author, tbrandbeyondtours, and Tor!