A review by fannystory
The Night of Baba Yaga by Akira Otani

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

(My review somehow vanished from my notes app, so I'll try to piece my memories together)


This was... interesting.

Parts of this felt like a story I would write as a teenager, bit in a good way! It had somewhat classic/nostalgic ya edgy story vibes, that were honestly quite enjoyable.
Other parts felt somewhat crazy and messed up.

I must say that I did not expect the twist at the end. I suspected different twists, some of which did indeed happen, but that twist behind the end was unexpected.


This was an entertaining and quick read for sure.