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  • The Girl in the Tower

  • A Novel
  • By: Katherine Arden
  • Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
  • Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,059 ratings)

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The Girl in the Tower

By: Katherine Arden
Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
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Publisher's summary

The magical adventure begun in The Bear and the Nightingale continues as brave Vasya, now a young woman, is forced to choose between marriage and life in a convent and instead flees her home - but soon finds herself called upon to help defend the city of Moscow when it comes under siege.

©2017 Katherine Arrden (P)2017 Random House Audio
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"A beautiful deep-winter story, full of magic and monsters and the sharp edges of growing up." (Naomi Novik)

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LOOOOVED THIS!

This was a great addition the the series and I can't wait for the next one!

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Beautiful book

Usually the second book isn't as good as the first, but that isn't true for this story. Vassia finds herself and grows as a person. We get to know her other siblings and how Vassia can make an impact in the world.

I loved every minute of it.

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An unexpected new favorite series!

I work at a library and came across the first book, The Bear and the Nightingale, while shelving returns. I was intrigued and was looking for a new fantasy story. That first book was enthralling and this book, the 2nd, captivated me. It took me to a place I wasn't familiar with, left me cold, trembling, and ignited a fire within me heart. I felt what Vasya felt and saw what she saw. The description is impecable and the the story is a fairytale like no other. I will be buying a hardcopy of both books and look forward to reading the next!

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Loved it!

If you like history but also a fairytales you’ll love this. Russian stories of both types are not mainstream so I was very drawn in. Also gave a real perspective on how women were kept down in all classes, but how one at least defied those rules.... but not without cost. I can’t wait for the third book!

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Wonderful fairytale

This is well written fun adventure filled tale. The characters are relatable and intriguing enough you want to see what happens next

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Delightful!

Just an absolutely delightful audiobook all around. Great fairy tale story with a lot of complexity, probably could be listens to buy older children but meant for adults. wonderful story, well written, with excellent narration. A wonderful little gym that I am so glad I stumbled across.

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must read trilogy

Loved it and am reading the last book now. Couldn't stop listening and reading captivating.

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A fascinating story!

This is much like the love story of Bella and Edward! But even richer!. The folklore provides a fascinating basis for the evolving love sorry

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Fantastic

Loved to get lost in this fantastic story. I can't wait until the next installment. See you next winter!

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Better than the 1st Novel

I'm excited to read the finale of this trilogy. enjoying how well the author adheres to Russian name ways and traditional folklore.

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