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tara_whitaker's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bhnmt61's review against another edition
5.0
Really fun. Julius, a 24-year-old dragon, has never had the typical vicious dragon personality, so he’s spent his life hiding from his bullying older siblings. Until his mother, the terrifying dragon matriarch Bethesda, decides he’s been hiding long enough and kicks him out with nothing but the clothes on his back. What follows is crazy, zany fun. Perfect diversion.
abrahamismail's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kivt's review against another edition
Couldn’t get into it. Abandoned after the first chapter.
khristy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Writing: competent.
Plot/character: slow start, but once it picks up, I was invested in the story. I liked all the characters and the world she created.
Profundity: not overly deep but I liked the general theme of embracing who you are, of owning it. That you have to do this to really build a life for yourself.
Plot/character: slow start, but once it picks up, I was invested in the story. I liked all the characters and the world she created.
Profundity: not overly deep but I liked the general theme of embracing who you are, of owning it. That you have to do this to really build a life for yourself.
topherjames12's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a fun read. It read more like a YA book with its simple story and typical character types, but it still managed to make me feel some emotions. Overall, it was a good time.
ketreads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was such a fantastic surprise. I genuinely can't stop eyeing up book 2 in shops!
I can't for the life of me remember where I heard about this book, but when a friend also had it on their TBR, we decided a buddy read was in order! I'm not sure I would have ever gotten to this book, so I'm VERY happy to have done this, buddy read.
The book follows our main character of Julius, a dragon who, unlike his siblings, sucks at being a typical dragon. At the beginning of the novel he's trust out of his comfort zone (both literally and physically) and is forced to confront the realities of a rich and unique sci-fi meets magics-return world.
To say I enjoyed this would be an understatement. Every new plot, character, and world detail we would meet I'd have to come to terms with just how well thoughtout and intriuging this world is. I felt like this book barely brushed the surface, and I'm already clammering for more.
That isn't to say that the characters aren't equally delightful to follow along. Our main characters of Julius and Marci are a treat both in their own stories and in their eventual teamwork! While this book could have easily leaned into tropey and more basic character dynamics, instead, it has a fresh and more nuanced approach to more than just our main duo.
As soon as I lift my book buying ban, I'll have my hands on book 2!!
I can't for the life of me remember where I heard about this book, but when a friend also had it on their TBR, we decided a buddy read was in order! I'm not sure I would have ever gotten to this book, so I'm VERY happy to have done this, buddy read.
The book follows our main character of Julius, a dragon who, unlike his siblings, sucks at being a typical dragon. At the beginning of the novel he's trust out of his comfort zone (both literally and physically) and is forced to confront the realities of a rich and unique sci-fi meets magics-return world.
To say I enjoyed this would be an understatement. Every new plot, character, and world detail we would meet I'd have to come to terms with just how well thoughtout and intriuging this world is. I felt like this book barely brushed the surface, and I'm already clammering for more.
That isn't to say that the characters aren't equally delightful to follow along. Our main characters of Julius and Marci are a treat both in their own stories and in their eventual teamwork! While this book could have easily leaned into tropey and more basic character dynamics, instead, it has a fresh and more nuanced approach to more than just our main duo.
As soon as I lift my book buying ban, I'll have my hands on book 2!!
birdbrofalcon's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rebeccazh's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun book!! Really picks up when Marci enters the picture