This story is full of Russian myths come to life, lies deceit and magic it is a question of loyalties of what is right and what is wrong there is darkness in every corner human sacrifices and the main question of what would you do when the one person you trusted most betrayed you?

I did not have a chance to read this book, but it is effecting my feedback rating. I am giving books 5 stars that I haven't read to improve my feedback rating. I am not recommending the book for my classroom or students since I have not read the book. There needs to be a better system of leaving feedback for books not read.

Ivan is on a journey of discovery in this fantasy novel. I love the characters and the writing in this book. Set in a world of powerful and terrifying magic. There are plenty of plot twists, imaginative creatures, and great storytelling from this author. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Immortals, primals, shapeshifters, and mere humans populate Ivan and Marya, a dark and daring fantasy novel by Anna Kashina. Taking inspiration from Russian folklore, Kashina has created a captivating fantasy novel about how love can be exploited or liberated.