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jvanfosson's Reviews (171)

But I'll Be Back Again by Cynthia Rylant

Watch Over Me

Nina LaCour

5.0

dark mysterious sad fast-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

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Becky Chambers

5.0

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Game Changer

Rachel Reid

4.75

fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Finding Baba Yaga

Jane Yolen

5.0

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This novella-in-verse offers a retelling of the Baba Yaga myth in a contemporary way that merges with other classic fairy tales. Yolen’s poems comment on fairy tales in general and provide a fresh and innovative take on these stories—an impressive feat given the abundance of retellings. These writing is beautiful and fun. You’ll love Natasha and the relationship she develops with Baba Yaga.