"Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow" by Jessica Day George is a fantasy novel that I truly loved. "The Lass", unnamed by her mother, is the seventh child of a poor woodcutter, living in near-poverty in a frozen northern land. Winter comes early and harshly, but Lass is not afraid. When a white stag, reputed to be able to grant a wish to whoever shall catch it, is seen in their village, she sets out to do so. This begins a series of adventures that will change her life, and the lives of all her family.
Follow Lass as she seeks for a name, finds adventure and danger, and attempts to rescue her beloved eldest brother from a mysterious curse, all the while she struggles to remain true to herself.
Lass is a strong, believable heroine, who does what she thinks is right, whether or not it is easy. She endures, struggles for, and achieves, more than she believes is possible. You'll enjoy the rich language, evocative scenery, and folkloric nature of this romantic fantasy.
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