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A dark, evocative and unforgettable fantasy debut steeped in Hungarian history and Jewish mythology, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Katherine Arden.

'Rooted in history and myth, The Wolf and the Woodsman is a stunning debut . . . It will twine like a dark…

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1 author picked The Wolf and the Woodsman as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I'm a huge fan of Naomi Novik and Madeline Miller. This book felt like it fell right in line with those, and Natalie Haynes.

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