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albyalbyalby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
' For an instant, Cimorene was frozen by surprise and fear. Then she ducked and reached for her sword. ' Chapter 8, Page 129
Dragonsbane is a fantastic read not only for its progressive views on gender roles, identity and expression, but also its hilarious and engaging dialogue. Highly recommend for younger readers who enjoy strong female protagonists :D
When I read it I was just discovering my own gender identity and how being AFAB impacted my view on how i should or shouldn't act as a young person, and Patricia Wrede helped me to realise that gender had nothing to do with what or how I can contribute to the world
Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Sexism, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and Toxic friendship
hawksrye's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Toxic friendship
spootilious's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Title: Dealing with Dragons
Review:
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
fyziksgirl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
It's not a terrible book overall, the themes of challenging the status quo and being true to yourself are fine, but I would not recommend it.
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death and Violence
rokinjaguar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Unlike a lot of other books about girls who rebel against feminine roles, however, Cimorene doesn’t come from a rash, bitter place. She tries to reason with the people around her when she feels their rules don’t make sense, but she frequently has to find a way for herself with her wits and determination.
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder