Description
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
About the Author
Lauren Wiesebron is a fantasy author, writing adventures for characters who do not yet know they need them. She grew up in France and is now an itinerant academic studying sea creatures. When not writing, you can find her acquiring yarn and naming houseplants. She has also been known to pick up cats even when they don't want to be picked up.
Reviews
**PRAISE FOR HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS**
Sweeping and lyrical, rich with folk magic, House of Frost and Feathers is an otherwordly dream of a read. Combining the wonder and beauty of magical winter landscapes with the creeping dread of relentless pursuit and the darkness between doorways, Weisebron's transporting debut is the perfect book to curl up with on a chilly night * Jules Arbeaux, author of Lord of the Empty Isles *
The House of Frost and Feathers is 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. A frosty folktale to devour on a winter's night * M.A. Kuzniar, author of Midnight in Everwood *
The House of Frost and Feathers is an enchanting Slavic fairytale of dark whimsy, magic, and a touch of romance. Perfect for a cold winter's night, you'll fall in love with Baba Zima's chicken-legged house and all its inhabitants, from a sensitive violinist to a prickly assistant, very literal helping hands - and more! If you enjoyed Howl's Moving Castle and Uprooted, you'll love this * Georgia Summers, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CITY OF STARDUST *
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, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Six Crimson Cranes duology *
A touch of The Bear and the Nightingale, a bit of Juniper & Thorn, and a sense of wonder and adventure makes up this lyrical debut fantasy of a young woman in search of a home, and a home in search of people to make it feel lived in * The Nerd Daily *
Book Information
ISBN 9781399723213
Author Lauren Wiesebron
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Hodderscape
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
