A review by cats33
King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Beautiful story about growing up and figuring out who you are, despite all the hindrances the world throws at you. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Grief, and Outing

Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Chronic illness, Cursing, and Death of parent