The Bear and the Nightingale

In "The Bear and the Nightingale," a national bestseller and the first installment of the Winternight Trilogy, young Vasilisa navigates a world steeped in magic and ancient spirits at the edge of the Russian wilderness. As winter casts a long shadow, she loves listening to fairy tales, particularly the chilling story of Frost, the winter demon. When her devout stepmother forbids honoring the protective household spirits, dark forces begin to encroach upon their village, and Vasya must uncover her hidden gifts to safeguard her family against the looming evil.