Reviews

Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott

aleksssync's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful informative 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

3.75

jaxii3's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

Really heartbreaking but cathartic. The audiobook is SUBLIME. 

erin_endres's review against another edition

5.0

This book!

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

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.

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.