A review by bookhoe1
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is absolutely beautiful. I read it in one sitting and couldn't put it down. The characters, the prose, the science and world just pull you in. I love detailed books like this, with footnotes and articles from fictional scientific journals. 
It is also deeply emotional, I cried several times. I can only repeat my opening sentiment; it's a beautiful book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and War