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Uprooted

Naomi Novik
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Uprooted

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Naomi Novik

Uprooted

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Polnya • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

960L

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Uprooted by Naomi Novik follows seventeen-year-old Agnieszka, who is unexpectedly chosen by the Dragon, a local wizard, to serve him due to her hidden magical abilities. As she learns magic, she faces threats from demonic entities in the woods, rescues her friend Kasia, and becomes involved in a complex struggle to save her village and kingdom from dark forces corrupting the forest.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Adventurous

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

270,259 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Uprooted by Naomi Novik is celebrated for its rich world-building, compelling characters, and unique twist on fairy-tale conventions. Readers praise its lyrical prose and immersive storytelling. Some criticism centers on pacing issues and a perceived lack of depth in character relationships. Overall, it is a highly engaging and imaginative fantasy novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Uprooted?

Readers who enjoy Uprooted by Naomi Novik are typically fans of richly woven fantasy with folklore elements, complex world-building, and strong, nuanced characters. Comparable titles include The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss and The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. These readers appreciate captivating storytelling and magical realism.

4.3

270,259 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Polnya • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

Lexile Level

960L

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