In this final book of the Winternight trilogy, Vasya holds the fate of two worlds in her hands. With Moscow reeling from attack, the blame begins to fall squarely on Vasya. With war threatening and the return of a wicked demon, can Vasya save both Russian and the magical world? Or will she be forced to chose one over the sacrifice of the other?

Arden gives an interesting ending to her Winternight trilogy, showcasing the dichotomy of dark and light in human nature. As in most series, The Winter of the Witch lost a bit of the magic of the earlier books, focusing more on battles between forces. Yet, overall the series ended strong, keeping letting Vasya grow while still keeping her a fierce female protagonist.