A review by abookishtype
Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott

adventurous challenging emotional funny tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

Isaac and Bellatine Yaga don’t know much about their heritage. A grandmother or great-grandmother came over from Russia, but that’s really about it. So when they receive word that they’ve inherited something from a relative in Ukraine, it comes as a total surprise. The inheritance also brings the siblings together for the first time in years. In Thistlefoot, the utterly amazing novel by GennaRose Nethercott, I found a modern fairy tale that balances enchanting magic and possibilities with ancient darkness...

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