4 stars
An odd adventure story that proves you can find wonders in the most unexpected of places. I really enjoyed the mashup of reality and fantasy elements. The book seamlessly incorporates aspects of life in an Orthodox Jewish community in this fascinating story of a fierce heroine, trolls, and epic battles.
The simple coloring did not take away from the intricate artwork, interesting dialogue, and splendid use of light and shadow. It was so easy to get caught up in this story.
Mirka is such a fantastic character- brave, quick-thinking, and not without her flaws. While the book ended a bit abruptly for me, it did make me instantly want to read the next one. Well played.