The Bear and the Nightingale

This book is magical in a way that makes you feel something profound. There's Russian folklore tied in, a kickass heroine, and a great villain. It's a wintery coming-of-age story about a girl named Vasya who harbors secret gifts and has to grapple with them and what her stepmother does to her family. It's truly a fantastical book with vivid and eloquent storytelling.