Is this book part of a series or a standalone story?

This is a standalone novel that features a complete, self-contained narrative with no requirement to read other works by the author.

What inspired the world and magic system in this book?

The story is deeply rooted in the author's Polish heritage and draws heavily from Eastern European folklore and fairy tales.

Has this book received any major literary awards?

It won the 2015 Nebula Award for Best Novel, the 2016 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and the 2016 British Fantasy Award.

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Fairy Tales Fantasy

Pages: 438
Published: 2015
Language: English

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Agnieszka lives in a village protected by a powerful wizard known as the Dragon, who demands a young woman serve him for ten years in exchange for his protection from the dangerous Wood. When the Dragon chooses Agnieszka, she discovers he is not the monster of legend, and her life takes an unexpected turn. She must navigate a world of magic and political intrigue, forging her own path and challenging the expectations placed upon her.

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Genres, subjects and placesFairy Tales, Fantasy, Adventure +30

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CharactersAgnieszka, Sarkan, Kasia +4

AwardsBritish Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel +3

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About the authorNaomi Novik

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