The Girl in the Tower

This captivating novel is set on the edge of a Russian wilderness, where Vasilisa possesses a gift for seeing what others do not. After being exiled for being considered a witch, Vasilisa must choose between marriage or the convent. Instead, she decides to crossdress as a boy and sets off on an adventure. The Grand Prince of Moscow eventually names her a hero, but she must be careful as her gender would be disastrous for her family. With Frost's counsel to guide her, she soon confronts a looming danger in the heart of Moscow.