Friday, October 23, 2020

The Friday 56 (188) & Book Beginnings: The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.


Synopsis from Goodreads...
Now Moscow has been struck by disaster. Its people are searching for answers—and for someone to blame. Vasya finds herself alone, beset on all sides. The Grand Prince is in a rage, choosing allies that will lead him on a path to war and ruin. A wicked demon returns, stronger than ever and determined to spread chaos. Caught at the center of the conflict is Vasya, who finds the fate of two worlds resting on her shoulders. Her destiny uncertain, Vasya will uncover surprising truths about herself and her history as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all.


Beginning: "Dusk at the end of winter, and two men crossed the dooryard of a palace scarred by fire."

56: "Olga gathered her daughter into her arms."


Comments: I recently reread one of my all-time favorite reads: The Winter of the Witch. What are you reading this week?


20 comments:

  1. I don't know this book! Definitely something different and worth exploring.

    I also love a good re-read. Happy weekend and here's my Weekend Book Friends #12

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    1. I highly recommend this series, especially if you're a fan of historical fantasy. Thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  2. This book sounds like the perfect weekend read to get lost in. Enjoy!

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    1. It is. It's one of my top-favorite books from the Winternight trilogy. Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. Now I am curious...and I love that cover! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “INVISIBLE GIRL”

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  4. What a great beginning! Thanks for sharing! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

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  5. I'm curious for more!! Happy weekend!

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  6. I read the first book in the series but I'm afraid I've lost the thread. How easy is it to pick up the sequels and get back into the story? My Friday Post

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    1. I read the books as they came out. You could try skimming through The Bear and the Nightingale to get reacquainted with some of the key events of the story. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. I need to start in on this author one of these days.

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  8. Sounds like an interesting fantasy novel. I'm wrapping up another non-fiction this week and then I think there's a thriller called You Can Go Home Now on my kindle. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week :)

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  9. I haven't read any of the books in this series yet, but I have them all on my TBR books. I really need to get to them! I am glad you like them enough to re-read this one. I hope you have a great weekend!

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Comments are appreciated and always welcome. :)

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