snazel's review against another edition
4.0
This was lots of fun, but is also probably my least favourite of the series so far. I am very unlike the main character, Sunny "there is good in everyone/beacon of positivity" of the Sandwings.
priya_sankaran05's review against another edition
5.0
The final book in this story line was as gripping as the first four books.
I really want to accolade the author for putting a lot of focus on the each individual dragon's character and molding them in the best possible and positive way.
Every book was so relatable from the point of view of the age group this book is intended for.
The main protagonist of this story (if I can say so) is Sunny. A favorite of all and also considered like a little sister who is well protected and pampered. But this story brings to light that not all are comfortable remaining that way and not playing the hero. Most are not given the opportunity and some are not willing to take initiative to create one where there is none.
Sunny is portrayed as a reverse to both. She sees an opportunity, grabs it and also creates more to prove what she has believed in since she was born. This shows that right amount of confidence and courage and also (loving family and friends) support can result in achieving great things.
Time and again it is indicated that if someone is not being taken seriously, the best course of action is to talk less and do more. Like what Sunny did in this book. I believe this should not be taken literally where we end up doing dangerous things. This is more towards actions that are in a positive way. Like being a student, it makes a good action, when we perform better in academics or anything that interests us etc.
One minor thought was the ending, was expecting a little more action but given the way the 3 Sandwing sisters have been, this probably is a fitting ending.
Overall, really really enjoyed the book. Already feel like starting from the first book again. Loved the characters and missing them all. Do not know which one is my favorite, definitely all of them :). Hoping the next 5 books are as interesting as the first 5.
I really want to accolade the author for putting a lot of focus on the each individual dragon's character and molding them in the best possible and positive way.
Every book was so relatable from the point of view of the age group this book is intended for.
The main protagonist of this story (if I can say so) is Sunny. A favorite of all and also considered like a little sister who is well protected and pampered. But this story brings to light that not all are comfortable remaining that way and not playing the hero. Most are not given the opportunity and some are not willing to take initiative to create one where there is none.
Sunny is portrayed as a reverse to both. She sees an opportunity, grabs it and also creates more to prove what she has believed in since she was born. This shows that right amount of confidence and courage and also (loving family and friends) support can result in achieving great things.
Time and again it is indicated that if someone is not being taken seriously, the best course of action is to talk less and do more. Like what Sunny did in this book. I believe this should not be taken literally where we end up doing dangerous things. This is more towards actions that are in a positive way. Like being a student, it makes a good action, when we perform better in academics or anything that interests us etc.
One minor thought was the ending, was expecting a little more action but given the way the 3 Sandwing sisters have been, this probably is a fitting ending.
Overall, really really enjoyed the book. Already feel like starting from the first book again. Loved the characters and missing them all. Do not know which one is my favorite, definitely all of them :). Hoping the next 5 books are as interesting as the first 5.
jkribbit's review against another edition
5.0
This series grew on me as I went. Book 3 may be my favorite so far, but 3, 4, and 5 were all great. I wasn’t sure how far I’d get—I was actually pretty shocked at the violence (even torture) in the first book. Especially considering the age range this series is geared to. But I’m glad I stuck with it. Book 5, as I understand it, is a finish of an arc. A new arc covers 6-10, and then so on. I’ll go on to book 6 after I read some other things. It was a good stopping point to mix things up.
ayhuz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia, Death of parent, Body horror, and Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse and Genocide
aotora's review against another edition
5.0
This one was easily my favourite in this series. I loved Sunny as a narrator and I loved the character growth we got to see through the entire story for her.
I love that she still has those inner insecurities thinking that her friends don't take her seriously by the end of the book but she still managed to show character growth by going to the dessert alone, following the NightWings that kidnapped her and meeting her parents. I also love that she is the one who puts ending the war into motion.
I love that this book is a perfect mix of adventure and fighting, I loved the SandWing battle between the princesses and how Thorn ultimately became the queen - she is perfect compared to Blaze.
The only thing that really bugged me in these first five books was that we meet three queens in depth and get to know them but we don't get to meet Glacier or Moorhen - I especially wish that we got more of Moorhen because what we got in this book was good and her story sounded like an interesting story and she sounded like a fair queen with interesting and different background than other queens, I mean with the other the siblings can also challenge them for the throne, but with MudWings that just doesn't happen because the family means everything to them and siblings stick together no matter what.
But other than that this was a pretty good book and a pretty good conclusion to the first arc.
I love that she still has those inner insecurities thinking that her friends don't take her seriously by the end of the book but she still managed to show character growth by going to the dessert alone, following the NightWings that kidnapped her and meeting her parents. I also love that she is the one who puts ending the war into motion.
I love that this book is a perfect mix of adventure and fighting, I loved the SandWing battle between the princesses and how Thorn ultimately became the queen - she is perfect compared to Blaze.
The only thing that really bugged me in these first five books was that we meet three queens in depth and get to know them but we don't get to meet Glacier or Moorhen - I especially wish that we got more of Moorhen because what we got in this book was good and her story sounded like an interesting story and she sounded like a fair queen with interesting and different background than other queens, I mean with the other the siblings can also challenge them for the throne, but with MudWings that just doesn't happen because the family means everything to them and siblings stick together no matter what.
But other than that this was a pretty good book and a pretty good conclusion to the first arc.
fonika's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- 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? N/A
4.25
project_moonlark027's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Death, Genocide, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping
queer_racoon'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? It's complicated
4.0
leslie_ann's review against another edition
5.0
I loved LOVED getting this from Sunny! Learning her backstory, seeing her find her voice, AWESOME! Great way to end this part of the series and definitely helps to make things feel fulfilled! So glad to have read these!