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Book Review: Vasilisa


M.L. Farb writes Christian Fantasy and is quickly becoming one of my favorite new authors.
Her latest book, Vasilisa is a beautiful story of love and courage.  

My review: 5 Stars

I couldn't put this book down! There were a few confusing spots early on, but even so Vasilisa is such an engaging and interesting character that I was swept into her narrative. Stopping to take care of other responsibilities was difficult, and the story would run through my mind the whole time until I could get back to the book. 

Vasilisa is a servant in a nobleman's manor. She and her mother came from the forests after her father was killed. She faces mocking from the other servants for her superior strength and abilities, but the nobleman's son Staver befriends her. They eventually develop romantic feelings for each other, until an attack from a nearby kingdom threatens their lives and brings to light information that threatens to tear them apart. Vasilisa must find the courage to face her deepest fears and challenge her deepest held beliefs about her past. As she does, she discovers a courage far greater than she could have imagined. 

I loved Staver. His devotion to Vasilisa is unfailing, even when he must sacrifice everything. My only complaint is that the book ended. I would love to get a sequel - to find out what happens next with them and how they navigate their new lives.

The author's prose is beautiful, the imagery spellbinding. I can't wait until the next book!

The Official Blurb: 

“Forest born! Ogre child! You’re nothing but a demon wild!”

Vasilisa has always been strong. She’s strong enough to break the arm of the bully that daily taunts her. She won’t because she and her mother are servants at the Orlov manor, and her mother would be punished for her retaliation. Instead Vasilisa bides her time until she is sixteen and can return to the forest.

Only Staver, the master’s son, shows her kindness. His friendship pulls as strong as the forest, but their classes are divided forever by law. She is a forest born, fatherless servant and her future at the manor holds mockery filled drudgery.

War threatens. The forest calls. Will she stay to protect the one who can never be more than a friend, or flee to the peace that the forest offers? 

 Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082VKVMJB/

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