Reviews

Baba Yaga's Assistant by Marika McCoola

x_librarian's review against another edition

4.0

Masha thinks becoming Baba Yaga's assistant has to be better than staying around for a new step-mother and step-sister. After all, her grandmother did it, so why can't she? Bright, expressive artwork brings the story to life. The tale jumps between the past and the present to give context to Masha's feelings.

ametcalf's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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

4.0

gabalodon's review against another edition

5.0

Delightful, sweet, classic Baba Yaga esque shenanigans, I would like to be her assistant, please.

bookiss's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? Yes

4.5

danileighta's review against another edition

Quick read. It's a fun Baba Yaga tale that shows a softer side to the old bat.

bree_of_the_woods's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

hannahthemartian's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.5

lunaballz's review against another edition

4.0

Baba Yaga's Assistant is a sweet graphic novel about a girl who feels unloved in her family so answers Baba Yaga's ad for an assistant. The main character is clever and independent, and I'm sure in a situation relatable to a lot of kids.

Even though the target audience is probably fairly young, this is compelling enough for older readers as well.

loquitacass's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

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