A review by paintedverse
Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda

emotional funny informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have never been a fan of ghost stories, but this book is an absolute masterpiece. The stories in this collection can't exactly be called ghost stories. Yes, it has ghosts, spirits or whatever you might want to call them, but it is also a beautiful mix of Japanese folk tales and supernatural elements, basically something like to call genre-bending. For me, the best part about this book is the inclusion of background of the retellings. I wasnt aware of the folk tales but this thoughtfulness made it easy for me and I truly appreciate it. A book l'd definitely be revisiting.