There’s no real romance to the plot, which also isn’t needed in the slightest as it focuses on the cruelty and the unfairness of their world. The plot is also quite unpredictable as you have mostly no idea where the story line will lead for a long time (aside from the obvious showdown).
The Bear and the Nightingale is a suspenseful and powerful tale about magic, a woman’s standing in medieval Russia and familial love.
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