Dragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Velde

Dragon's Bait

Vivian Vande Velde

196 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Fifteen-year-old Alys is not a witch. But that doesn't matter--the villagers think she is and have staked her out on a hillside as a sacrifice to the local dragon. It's late, it's cold, and it's raining, and Alys can think of only one thing--reven...

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Community Reviews Summary of 533 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 44%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
reflective 33%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

fast 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.74

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