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The Wolf and the Woodsman

Ava Reid
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The Wolf and the Woodsman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Ava Reid

The Wolf and the Woodsman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mythical Forest • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid follows a young woman who is taken from her village to the kingdom's capital by a woodsman. They form an uneasy alliance to confront monsters and uncover truths about their identities and the realm's history, entwining Hungarian mythology with themes of power and survival.

Reviews & Readership

3.8

27,747 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ava Reid's The Wolf and the Woodsman intertwines Hungarian folklore with themes of identity and oppression. It is praised for its rich world-building and compelling characters, although some find the pacing slow and the narrative complex. Overall, it captivates with its dark, atmospheric fantasy and strong cultural elements but may challenge readers looking for faster plots.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wolf and the Woodsman?

A reader who enjoys The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid likely appreciates dark, folkloric fantasy with rich world-building and complex characters. Fans of Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver or Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale would find this novel's blend of myth and magic similarly captivating.

3.8

27,747 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mythical Forest • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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