Wintersmith

Young witch Tiffany Aching inadvertently dances with the Wintersmith, the elemental personification of winter, during the forbidden Dark Morris. By joining the dance, she disrupts the transition between seasons and catches the romantic attention of this ancient, non-human force. The Wintersmith attempts to win her over by creating snowflakes in her likeness and constructing a palace of ice. To prevent a permanent winter, Tiffany must manage her growing magical responsibilities and seek guidance from Granny Weatherwax and the rowdy, blue-skinned Nac Mac Feegle.

This book serves readers who enjoy fantasy centered on the practicalities of magic and the transition from childhood to adulthood. It appeals to those interested in how folklore functions as a living force within a rural landscape. Readers finish the story with a concrete understanding of the burdens of leadership and the difference between superficial infatuation and human warmth. Paul Kidby’s illustrations provide a visual framework for those who value precise artistic depictions of characters and settings within the Discworld series.

Escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?