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A review by niaamore
Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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
3.0
| Favorite Quote | We are defined by our hardships, and how we face them. We are made stronger or weaker by those we hold closest to us.
| My Review | Year of the Reaper is one of my favorite books of all time. Being written by the same author, I had high expectations coming into Dragonfruit. I wish I could say I loved it as much as YOTR, but I think it’s just okay.
Lucier’s characters in YOTR felt so real, they each had their own voice and motives. In contrast, Hanalei and Sam felt flat and tropey. With so many characters in the story, we had little time to get to know them.
I wish Lucier took her time to tell this story. It’s rich with Pacific Island mythology, complete with magical tattoos and sea dragons! There are so many details to explore, but it all felt so rushed. Even the romance felt unnaturally insta-love-y.
Overall, I think this is a good book that could have been great! I still recommend giving it a read. If not, definitely pick up Year of the Reaper!
| My Review | Year of the Reaper is one of my favorite books of all time. Being written by the same author, I had high expectations coming into Dragonfruit. I wish I could say I loved it as much as YOTR, but I think it’s just okay.
Lucier’s characters in YOTR felt so real, they each had their own voice and motives. In contrast, Hanalei and Sam felt flat and tropey. With so many characters in the story, we had little time to get to know them.
I wish Lucier took her time to tell this story. It’s rich with Pacific Island mythology, complete with magical tattoos and sea dragons! There are so many details to explore, but it all felt so rushed. Even the romance felt unnaturally insta-love-y.
Overall, I think this is a good book that could have been great! I still recommend giving it a read. If not, definitely pick up Year of the Reaper!