The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

It's that time of year when winter seems to be dragging on forever, with spring only a distant light in the future. Be glad you don't live in the forest in The Way Past Winter, where winter has kept its icy grip on the land for five years! This snowy fairy tale adventure is perfect for a cozy night by the fire, thankful that you aren't braving an icy wood. 

Ever since their father disappeared five years ago, the forest where Mila lives with her siblings has been cursed to dwell in an eternal winter. But when Mila's brother Oskar goes missing too, Mila is determined to find him--no matter what her older sister says about Oskar's running away to have a more exciting life. Mila and her little sister Pípa set out on a harrowing journey north with a not-so-trustworthy mage, facing bloodthirsty wolves and a dark and ancient magic. Mila is determined to find her brother, and to find a way past the neverending winter.

I read The Way Past Winter about a year ago while staying in a cabin in the forest while a blizzard raged outside, which was honestly the perfect way to experience the novel. Winter is a chilling thing in this book, and yet it is beautiful. This is a fairy tale has a marvelous protagonist who will have you rooting for her until the end. Beautifully written, with an intriguing plot and unique story.