“How does a human girl become something divine and feared by the gods that gave her the power she wields?”

It controls its own magic, the magic that exists in its blood.Īs a Slavic culture lover, I can say that I loved all the interesting schemes the author has pulled for constructing her world. Tranavia is inspired by the Polish warrior spirit, the one that doesn’t fight for the likes of other beings but for its own power and good. Kalyazin is the perfect picture of a pagan Russia, with its old beliefs, its rigid religious culture, its faith beyond compare. Kalyazin and Tranavia are Slavic-inspired, neighbours and foes. I found it so interesting that the both countries Now if I think better about it, I just pictured in my mind this ugly painting on the walls of my childhood church of some people who were tortured by some scary-looking, hideous devils. I know, not entirely comfortable, but an intense feeling nonetheless. It is just a permanent state throughout the book.Īs a Christian Orthodox, I can say that this gave me the exact same vibe that I get when I enter an old Orthodox church and all the saints on the walls are staring down at me and the smell of burned incense overwhelms me. Wicked Saintsis part of the Something Dark and Holy trilogy and truth be said, this book has the exact amount of darkness and holiness in it. I didn’t know what exactly was I expecting from this book because I was more curious than expectant, but it made me so happy that I picked it up, read it and enjoyed it that all I can say is that from now on I’m a fan. I don’t know what’s going on with this but I’M LOVING IT.

Wicked saints by emily a duncan