The Woman Who Loved Reindeer by Meredith Ann Pierce

… The Woman Who Loved Reindeer is another wonderful story from Meredith Ann Pierce, whose beautiful language, meaningful stories and rich themes make for essential reading. Her landscapes are wonderfully invoked, with everything from the languages to the details of clothing and utensils described to make the entire setting rich and realistic. Her use of real folklore (most of which is Scandinavian and Nordic), including daimons, trollwomen, sea-maids and Firekings, helps to create a sense of resonance and the feeling that this is a “real” part of the world’s mythology… for any fans of fantasy, storytelling, or Meredith Ann Pierce, this is a must-read. Read the rest.