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A review by hviareadsbooks
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee, Fonda Lee
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Thank you to St. Martins Press for the ARC!
This book was great, though there were areas I didn't care for. I'll start with the positive:
I loved the diverse cast of characters, the exploration of the magic system, the set up of the politics of the world, the importance of brotherhood and male relationships, and the honesty of the feelings of jealousy, grief, and longing. The first chapter started strong, and at no point did I grow bored and stop wanting to pay attention. The main character is lovable and the plot believable.
What I didn't like:
The general (aka main villain) is pretty lack luster BUT it is only book 1, so perhaps his story becomes more flushed out. Regardless, this feels nitpicky on my part so I only took of .25 stars for it.
Overall, this book is an enjoyable fantasy with the vibes of a Korean drama and the atmosphere of a early 2000 YA fantasy. As someone who loves both, I really enjoyed the combination and can't wait for book 2!
This book was great, though there were areas I didn't care for. I'll start with the positive:
I loved the diverse cast of characters, the exploration of the magic system, the set up of the politics of the world, the importance of brotherhood and male relationships, and the honesty of the feelings of jealousy, grief, and longing. The first chapter started strong, and at no point did I grow bored and stop wanting to pay attention. The main character is lovable and the plot believable.
What I didn't like:
The general (aka main villain) is pretty lack luster BUT it is only book 1, so perhaps his story becomes more flushed out. Regardless, this feels nitpicky on my part so I only took of .25 stars for it.
Overall, this book is an enjoyable fantasy with the vibes of a Korean drama and the atmosphere of a early 2000 YA fantasy. As someone who loves both, I really enjoyed the combination and can't wait for book 2!