For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark: marriage or a life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic... The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.
Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical...
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[A GIRL RODE a bay horse through a forest late at night]***
(Penguin, 25 January 2018, ebook, ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed)
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I loved The Girl in The Tower.
I've read the first book in the trilogy, The Bear and the Nightingale. You really need to have read this to fully appreciate The Girl in The Tower.
I loved the setting. The author does a great job of bringing medieval Russia to vibrant, brilliant life.
I loved the author's style. This book was gorgeous, a sheer pleasure to read. I loved the way the story developed and how the characters go from strength to strength.
I look forward to reading the final book in the trilogy.
