Where did I get it? I bought it in October, I'd seen some people talk about it on Twitter so I pre-ordered it and it arrived on the day of publication.
What's it about? It's a middle grade book set in Scandinavia, in a place where winter has come and due to a curse, has never left. Mila lives with her sisters and her brother, Oskar, after their mother has died and their father has disappeared. It's a hard life, as they live miles out of town and have to rely on each other for everything.
One night some strange men arrive on horseback and Oskar is transfixed. In the morning, he is gone. Mila and her sisters must set off to town to look for him, on their sleigh with their faithful huskies. On the way they have to fight for survival to free their brother.
I liked Mila a lot, I thought she was a really kickass character and perfect for children to read about. I liked her siblings too, but I liked Mila the best.
What age range is it for? 9+, probably
Are any main characters LGBTQ+? No
Are any main characters people of colour? No
Are any main characters disabled either mentally or physically? I don't think so?
Is there any talk of death? Yes, some of it is quite intense.
Are there swear words? No
What criticisms do I have? Almost none! I liked this, a cute story about family set in a really snowy, beautiful, but harsh environment.
Would I recommend the book? Yes, it would be a lovely gift too
Why did I choose to read it at this point in life? Because it had just arrived and it looked so lovely!
What other books is it like? It has a real fairy tale feel to it which makes it feel like a much older story than it is.
How many stars? Eight out of ten
Where is the book going now? I'll keep it, I love the cover so much. I love Kiran's books, I will definitely keep my eyes out for what she publishes in the future.
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