A review by balrogfemme
Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

adventurous challenging inspiring reflective medium-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

I went into this book expecting rebellious dragon adventures—and I did get those, but I also got a surprisingly in-depth, thoughtful, and realistic exploration of the process of healing from trauma, including the way it lives on in the body and spreads out to poison other things unless properly addressed. 
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