A review by leialeilani
The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

This was a lovely queer fairytale that I think I could’ve benefited from as a child. All the characters were enjoyable, especially the snarky dragon and homebody knight, and queer representation was woven in seamlessly through characters’ identities or the simple asking of others’ pronouns. As an aroace person, I liked Sir Violet and felt he aligned with some of my experiences of aromanticism and asexuality.

The whole story only took me just over 2 hours to read and was delightfully kind, while still showing that people can make mistakes. The author wanted this to be a tale for all ages, and I’d say she succeeded. It would especially make for a nice bedtime story for any children in your life.