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?????THE WORLD TEETERS ON THE EDGE OF ETERNAL SLUMBER . . .?????
‘A DARK ENCHANTMENT . . . WILL SWEEP YOU AWAY LIKE A CHICKEN-LEGGED HOUSE ON SKIS’ M.A. KUZNIAR
Marisha’s time is running out. She’s already lost her family to the sleeping plague, and she fears she’ll be next. Penniless and desperate for protection, Marisha is forced to accept a job as apprentice to the notorious koldunya, Baba Zima.
Despite Baba Zima’s reputation for cruelty, Marisha finds herself drawn into the magical world of koldunry, and is thrust into looking for a cure to the plague – if Marisha finds it, she will finally be free.
As the search grows increasingly dangerous and seemingly impossible, Marisha uncovers hidden connections between the sleeping plague, her own family’s history, and her haunting dreams: of a masked ball where sleepers are trapped endlessly dancing – and a monstrous beaked man who shadows her every step . . .
Includes:
?A magical masked ball ?
?Slavic folklore ?
?A Baba Yaga reimagining ?
?A house on chicken legs ?
?Childhood enemies . . . to lovers ?
?????READERS LOVE THE HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS?????
‘Okay but I devoured this??? It was a great winter read, really reminded me a lot of Naomi Novik’s work in the best way’ ?????
‘Deliciously dark, bold, and vivid . . . an imaginative tale of hope, fear, obsession, and found family filled with stunning imagery and beautiful prose’ ?????
‘I loved this- it felt like reading Howl’s Moving Castle mixed with Russian fairy tales‘ ?????
‘This book was a delight for someone who is a fan of the Baba Yaga folk story’ ?????
‘For those new to this folklore, it’s a rich introduction, opening a window into a fascinating culture.’ ?????
AUTHORS LOVE THE HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS
‘Sweeping and lyrical, rich with folk magic, House of Frost and Feathers is an otherwordly dream of a read’ JULES ARBEAUX
‘A dark enchantment with a beautiful heart. Its narrative spell is rich and poignant and will sweep you away like a chicken-legged house on skis’ M.A. KUZNIAR
‘An enchanting Slavic fairytale of dark whimsy, magic, and a touch of romance. Perfect for a cold winter’s night’ GEORGIA SUMMERS
‘A sweeping debut that shimmers with romance and folklore. Marisha is a hardy heroine with much heart, and her journey is a lyrically layered fantasy that enchants from the first page’ ELIZABETH LIM
