I feel like the fairy tale is something fun that lets me stay in that world a little longer. I actually prefer this kind of novella to one that tells some back story of a character. I couldn’t find more of a connection between The Witch of Duva and Shadow and Bone other than they are both set in the same world. The Witch of Duva, like Tales of Beedle the Bard, is a fairy tale set in the same world that doesn’t necessarily advance the story but functions to flesh out the world and add a little more magic to it. This prequel novella reminded me of Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. The Witch of Duva is a beautifully written fairy tale that feels close to our own fairy tales but it messes with your expectations by twisting the story around in new ways. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo’s debut novel, Shadow and Bone. But it’s just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. There was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls.or so the story goes. Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Novella, Young Adult
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