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pastelplanet's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pomochi's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars.
I'm feeling kind of slumpy, and this was a great read to help me get out of it! I love the art style, it was colorful and bright without being too bright and distracting to the story. Although the art style was awesome, I didn't really feel anything for the characters (which kind of makes sense since this is a graphic novel), and the plot seemed a bit rushed. I flew through this graphic novel and read it in like 15 minutes, but I the plot felt underdeveloped, and the characters didn't feel like actual people. However, this was a quick, fun read, and so if you're thinking about getting into graphic novels I do recommend checking this out if it sounds interesting to you!
I'm feeling kind of slumpy, and this was a great read to help me get out of it! I love the art style, it was colorful and bright without being too bright and distracting to the story. Although the art style was awesome, I didn't really feel anything for the characters (which kind of makes sense since this is a graphic novel), and the plot seemed a bit rushed. I flew through this graphic novel and read it in like 15 minutes, but I the plot felt underdeveloped, and the characters didn't feel like actual people. However, this was a quick, fun read, and so if you're thinking about getting into graphic novels I do recommend checking this out if it sounds interesting to you!
suspiciouspinecone's review against another edition
2.25
The art was cute, I liked the character designs. I didn't really vibe with the mc's motivations, so that probably didn't help. It also threw me for a moment that Baba Yaga is a real woman in this world and everybody knows it.
lberestecki's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
trollmila's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
unladylike's review against another edition
5.0
This book has sat on my shelf since it came out (since my former roommate lent it to me when it was brand new, really. sorry, Melanie!), but I put off reading it because it didn't have a due date. Recently I've tapered off my constant checkings-out of comics at the library in favor of spending dedicated time with some more dense, less illustrated books I've purchased. Today was the first really warm day of spring this year, so it was perfect for a bike ride followed by reading on my porch in the intense Colorado sun with a local beer and my "DarkWytch" Spotify playlist on.
I knew Baba Yaga's Assistant would be good (and isn't it even a credit to the quality of this book that when I type "baba yaga" in the goodreads search engine, this book is the second result?!!?), so I was pleased that it met my high expectations. It gave me The Feels and made me look forward to a future opportunity to read it to an adolescent child (or younger!).
I'm fascinated by the common themes and significant symbolism found in old folk children's tales: the morbidity and the variation within each version of a story, in particular. This satisfied that interest and left me wanting more. Orrrrrr a naaaaapppp. [yawns IRL]
I knew Baba Yaga's Assistant would be good (and isn't it even a credit to the quality of this book that when I type "baba yaga" in the goodreads search engine, this book is the second result?!!?), so I was pleased that it met my high expectations. It gave me The Feels and made me look forward to a future opportunity to read it to an adolescent child (or younger!).
I'm fascinated by the common themes and significant symbolism found in old folk children's tales: the morbidity and the variation within each version of a story, in particular. This satisfied that interest and left me wanting more. Orrrrrr a naaaaapppp. [yawns IRL]
whatsmacksaid's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet and amusing with great art. I loved it all.
autumnk3lly's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
3.5/5 ⭐️
cute story about major life changes while still grieving the loss of someone close
cute story about major life changes while still grieving the loss of someone close