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ghilimei's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kitkatsbookden's review against another edition
4.5
Wow this was incredible and really worth the wait!!
I’ve heard about Baba Yaga but don’t know all too much and definitely haven’t read a retelling of the tale before and despite my ignorance, I enjoyed it immensely!
The characters were great and it was a super quick read. My one complaint was I wasn’t a fan of Bellatine’s romance (no spoilers) and thought it would’ve been better without that.
Overall I will definitely read something by this author again and this has gotten me super interested in Jewish myths!
4.5/5 stars
I’ve heard about Baba Yaga but don’t know all too much and definitely haven’t read a retelling of the tale before and despite my ignorance, I enjoyed it immensely!
The characters were great and it was a super quick read. My one complaint was I wasn’t a fan of Bellatine’s romance (no spoilers) and thought it would’ve been better without that.
Overall I will definitely read something by this author again and this has gotten me super interested in Jewish myths!
4.5/5 stars
jillselwyn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
djorgenson112358's review against another edition
4.0
Yeah, this was really good. It kept spiraling in, another layer of the onion peeled back, a little more story unfolded, hints here and there of where it's going.
carturnright's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bookshep's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Wonderfully written, the pacing was brilliant and engaging, cast of characters is diverse and well fleshed out.
I enjoyed this book it was a fantastic debut from a seasoned storyteller and I look forward to reading anything else that she writes.
I enjoyed this book it was a fantastic debut from a seasoned storyteller and I look forward to reading anything else that she writes.
kittythewildcat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a book that I think would be best read in a long sitting or without frequent interruptions. It is meandering and has multiple points of view, so frequently starting and stopping (not the books fault but my schedule) took away a bit of the enjoyment. The story and tension was interesting. I love stories about Baba Yaga, and while she isn't a main character she features prominently. The audiobook is very well done!
Overall it's a solid story, complex and detailed writing, and I would recommend it to others.
Overall it's a solid story, complex and detailed writing, and I would recommend it to others.
bunnymother's review against another edition
5.0
A beautiful story. I went into it thinking it was going to be another fantasy, but it was a lot more about stories and cultures. It also touched on healing from the past and not running from it. It was a wonderful story and I really recommend it!
abbycadabby's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
trin_16's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was a wonderful blend of history, folklore, and fiction. I loved how the author weaved the stories of the Russian pogroms with the traditional stories of baba yaga. The ending was fantastic, and my only complaint was that this story has some half-baked plot points, and the pace was a bit slow in the beginning/middle but overall... so so good. Wonderful book and so different from most stories I've read before.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Genocide, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and War