A very charming book that feels like coming home, especially if you're into Baba Yaga retellings. While this is only my second book delving into the tale of Baba Yaga, A Wolf for a Spell feels very approachable and not at all intimidating to get into. I love how this book really "humanized" wolves; the commentary on protecting nature and the animals it houses was spot on and is still quite relevant even today.

I also enjoyed how immersive a read this felt. It was very atmospheric regardless of whose perspective we were following. The dynamics between the characters added a lot more depth to the story, showing how each character's goals and motivations ultimately tied together towards one end goal.

I really liked how the author characterized Zima and the wolves. It was especially interesting to see how Zima saw the world as a wolf in a human's body and watching her learn how to do the most mundane human takss (such as getting dressed, or experiencing a hug for the first time).

The illustrations were also very darling and complemented the story quite nicely. Although I found some points in the story worked out too quickly and conveniently towards the end of the book, I still enjoyed how everything wrapped up and would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants an easy but endearing read.