Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

Xiran Jay Zhao

340 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ middle grade adventurous medium-paced

Description

Percy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure.

Community Reviews Summary of 738 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
funny 59%
informative 47%
emotional 39%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 12%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
dark 5%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 42%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 27% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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