rokinjaguar's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A cute book about caring for dragon babies! It’s a bit tropey and the romance is weak and feels very underdeveloped, but the character of Kaeldra and her complicated relationship with the dragon babies is very well done. I found the moments where the dragons started to rebel and she realized she’s dealing with dangerous wild animals that she isn’t sure she can control and the moments where she considered abandoning them to their own fates because it was just too hard, too many sacrifices really compelling. Not a fantastic book, but worth the read if the themes of sacrifice and caring for the helpless are interesting to you. I had a good time and I might read it again someday.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, and Animal death
Minor: Death
syddanel's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved this book series as a kid and wanted to pick it up again for nostalgia. I still enjoyed it and will probably read the other books again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, and Animal cruelty
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