I adore YA dark fantasy in particular! Though I’m not opposed to reading adult dark fantasy, I find that a YA dark fantasy novel usually features the perfect blend of dark elements, fantasy world building, and romance. And for my winter reading I always turn to dark fiction, since nothing seems to better complement the long winter nights.

But for me, winter is an invitation to curl up with a blanket and read until the sun comes back. Who knows, maybe you love winter! Maybe, wherever you are, it’s your favorite season. At the time of this writing, I’m about two weeks into the cold, dark season and staring down at least another three months. THIS HEART OF MINE by C.C.It’s winter here in the Northeast U.S. THE RAGING ONES by Krista & Becca Ritchie (posted ) UNSTOPPABLE MOSES by Tyler James Smith (posted ) by Vesna Asanovic (posted )ĪFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS by Bonnie Pipkin (posted )įLIGHT SEASON by Marie Marquardt (posted ) TEEN TRAILBLAZERS by Jennifer Calvert, illus. WONDERFUL FEELS LIKE THIS by Sara Lövestam (posted )

IN PARIS WITH YOU by Clémentine Beauvais (posted () THE GILDED WOLVES by Roshani Chokshi (posted )ĮLEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell (posted ) This dreamy tale is an ideal read for fans of THE HAZEL WOOD by Melissa Albert and GIRLS MADE OF SNOW AND GLASS by Melissa Bashardoust.īut don’t just take my word for it! ECHO NORTH has received two starred reviews ! Happy reading! The epic love story is captivating and the snow-covered, Russian-inspired setting is brutal and breathtaking. It’s a refreshing take on a classic tale with an extremely satisfying twist at the end. I LOVE a good fairy tale retelling ( see my *glowing* review of another favorite) and ECHO NORTH does not disappoint. Those familiar with East of the Sun, West of the Moon will recognize the trope, but Meyer puts her own spin on it (#nospoilers). During her year in captivity, Echo cares for the wolf’s magical castle, explores the enchanted library, and inevitably grows closer to the wolf. In exchange for her father’s freedom, Echo agrees to live with the wolf but to never look at him between midnight and dawn.

Six months later, Echo finds him half-frozen in the woods, guarded by the very same wolf who scarred her years ago. until the day her father disappears and is presumed dead. Her scars from that day have made her an outcast, but Echo, ever the bookseller’s daughter, has always been able to find comfort in reading. As a child, Echo Alkaev was brutally attacked by a wolf.

Echo north by joanna ruth meyer