amber_lyn's review
fast-paced
4.5
A girl has to take care of some baby dragons and get them to a safe place in a world that wants to kill them.
The relationship between Kaeldra and the dragons was nice to see develop as the book went in.
She continues to get into situations where she has to decide if she can trust people, sometimes she can, sometimes she can’t
The relationship between Kaeldra and the dragons was nice to see develop as the book went in.
She continues to get into situations where she has to decide if she can trust people, sometimes she can, sometimes she can’t
pinkguin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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
nightshadereads's review against another edition
5.0
in 6th grade i was in battle of the books because my school was awesome enough to have it as an elective class. this was one of the books. when everyone finished they were all 'this sucked'. i was pretty close to being the only one who liked it. i dont get why the other kids hated it and they never gave a reason. i think this is a good book. i like to read books like this: adventure, some kind of paranormal thing going on.
rokinjaguar's review
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 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.
Spoiler
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, and Animal death
Minor: Death
crittercris1's review against another edition
5.0
This was my all time favorite book from my childhood. One of the clearest memories I have is my Nana reading these books to me. I have been looking to collect all the books in this series so I can read them to my children.
squishies's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars rounded up
By the end of the first chapter, I did question why so many names had a "y" in it. It was a bit strange.
I also got a bit annoyed when she got royally pissed at Jeorg without fully listening to what he was trying to tell her. But I was also a bit annoyed at Jeorg for saying it all provokingly.
I think the overall story was fairly interesting, I just didn't care much for the characters. But man, I felt SO bad for poor Synge. What the heck!!! Felt that was a bit on the cruel side.
By the end of the first chapter, I did question why so many names had a "y" in it. It was a bit strange.
Spoiler
I was kind of annoyed at Kaeldra's reluctance to go back to Fiora and then to take care of the draclings... I mean, come on. But at the same time, yeah okay, it's a responsibility you didn't want.... But still? Bleh.I also got a bit annoyed when she got royally pissed at Jeorg without fully listening to what he was trying to tell her. But I was also a bit annoyed at Jeorg for saying it all provokingly.
I think the overall story was fairly interesting, I just didn't care much for the characters. But man, I felt SO bad for poor Synge. What the heck!!! Felt that was a bit on the cruel side.
syddanel's review against another edition
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
iluvbooks13's review against another edition
4.0
The title of this book kind of through me off, but once i started reading it it was really good. The girl in the book is different than everyone around her. She has green eyes, which make her a different race, but she doesn't know which one. When her cousin gets sick and can only be cured by dragon's milk, she goes to find a dragon. Then the dragon mother dies, and the girl has to go find another dragon to feed the dragon babys. Good book!
amcael's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted at Worlds Abound
Dragon's Milk starts with our introduction to Kaeldra, a young girl living in a small village on a farm with her adoptive family. Unfortunately for her, she is obviously the only Krag (a type of people that are tall and blond) in a village full of Elythians (smaller people with dark hair). When her younger sister, Lyf, contracts Vermilion fever Kaeldra's grandmother reveals to Kaeldra her heritage of dragon speaking and that the only way to save Lyf is to get milk from a dragon. Luckily, a dragon dam just happened to return to their land after decades of absence to hatch her eggs.
I really enjoyed this book, even in it's predictability. The book is short, I finished it in a couple of hours and is perfect as a "I don't really know what I want to read next, but I don't want anything too taxing" kind of book. Kaeldra is likable and not constantly noble; she wants to be rid of her dracling charges and go back to her normal life. But, she won't just leave them to fend for themselves. Some parts were sad, I don't want to say too much but this author is not afraid to kill off characters.
For those out there there really like some type of romance in their book, this kind of has some (but seriously, very minimal). There are three more books in this series, but this one gives closure to Kaeldra's story, and the next two are about different characters. I will probably check them out the next time I'm in the mood for a light, easy read but for now I'm satisfied with how this played out!
Definitely check it out if you're interested in dragons, fantasy and middle grade fiction. It's a cute little book!
Dragon's Milk starts with our introduction to Kaeldra, a young girl living in a small village on a farm with her adoptive family. Unfortunately for her, she is obviously the only Krag (a type of people that are tall and blond) in a village full of Elythians (smaller people with dark hair). When her younger sister, Lyf, contracts Vermilion fever Kaeldra's grandmother reveals to Kaeldra her heritage of dragon speaking and that the only way to save Lyf is to get milk from a dragon. Luckily, a dragon dam just happened to return to their land after decades of absence to hatch her eggs.
I really enjoyed this book, even in it's predictability. The book is short, I finished it in a couple of hours and is perfect as a "I don't really know what I want to read next, but I don't want anything too taxing" kind of book. Kaeldra is likable and not constantly noble; she wants to be rid of her dracling charges and go back to her normal life. But, she won't just leave them to fend for themselves. Some parts were sad, I don't want to say too much but this author is not afraid to kill off characters.
For those out there there really like some type of romance in their book, this kind of has some (but seriously, very minimal). There are three more books in this series, but this one gives closure to Kaeldra's story, and the next two are about different characters. I will probably check them out the next time I'm in the mood for a light, easy read but for now I'm satisfied with how this played out!
Definitely check it out if you're interested in dragons, fantasy and middle grade fiction. It's a cute little book!
ohnoitscoco's review against another edition
3.0
Second in the trilogy, chronologically, follows the story of Kaeldra who is of the green-eyed line of mythical dragon-sayers, and for this is outcast from her foster family. A good little trilogy for a younger reader interested in fantasy, and dragons specifically.