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Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

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... fairy tale-inspired goal-driven journey?

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

If you loved how Miryem's determination drives her to break the curse and save her family in Spinning Silver, you'll be swept up by Agnieszka's quest to rescue her friend and confront the corrupted Wood in Uprooted. Both heroines are propelled by a clear, urgent mission that transforms their worlds.

... ensemble of intersecting lives in a wintry, folklore-inspired setting?

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

If you enjoyed the interwoven stories of Miryem, Wanda, and Irina, and how their destinies affect one another in Spinning Silver, you'll be captivated by Vasya, her family, and the local villagers whose lives intertwine amidst ancient magic and danger in The Bear and the Nightingale.

... characters who undergo profound personal transformation?

The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

If you appreciated Miryem's growth from a struggling moneylender’s daughter to a powerful, self-assured woman, you'll be drawn to Cazaril's journey in The Curse of Chalion, as he evolves from a broken former soldier to a leader shaped by adversity and hard-won wisdom.

... morally complex protagonists in Slavic-inspired mythological worlds?

Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

If the ambiguous choices and fierce resilience of Miryem and Irina resonated with you, Deathless offers a similarly rich tapestry of characters whose ethics are shaped by survival and power, especially through the enigmatic Marya Morevna as she navigates love and war in a mythic Russia.

... detailed court politics and immersive worldbuilding?

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison

If you were fascinated by the intricate world of fae bargains, Staryk customs, and mortal kingdoms in Spinning Silver, you'll delight in the elaborate courtly intrigue and unique elvish society that Maia must navigate as he ascends to the throne in The Goblin Emperor.

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