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econsidine's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A classic Victorian-style social drama about a high society family in turmoil after the death of their patriarch leaves them in disagreement over their inheritance.
Except that everyone is a dragon and the inheritance dispute is mainly over who gets to eat what part, and how much, of their father's body.
It's the rare combo of a top-notch premise and flawless execution. And the dragons canonically wear hats.
Except that everyone is a dragon and the inheritance dispute is mainly over who gets to eat what part, and how much, of their father's body.
It's the rare combo of a top-notch premise and flawless execution. And the dragons canonically wear hats.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Confinement, Trafficking, Grief, and Sexual harassment
camam4's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Victorian novels aren't my thing so I was surprised to enjoy this book so much! It's a fairly light read. I wish the dragons had felt more distinctly like dragons - at points it would've been easy to picture the characters as humans. I also wanted more information about the world in general, but overall it was a satisfying story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Miscarriage and Violence
gwynsvan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
relaxing
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Confinement, Sexual assault, Slavery, Terminal illness, Trafficking, and Grief