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lyv's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
num_num's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
wanderonwards's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Animal death, Blood, and Violence
solitaint's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book a million years ago, after borrowing it from one of my non-reader friends who said she loved it. Now I can see why.
I really liked Wren, I thought she was epic and badass and just awesome. I had a hard time liking Patch. I’m not sure why it was just difficult for me to connect with him. I did eventually come round and start enjoying his character more.
I don’t really read middle grade fantasy, I don’t even know why. I think it’s that YA tends to have more world building (which I love) and the worlds are always more complex since they are targeted towards older readers. (I’m not hating on middle grade books there are so many amazing middle grade books that easily have better worlds than some YA books) but I really found myself enjoying this world. I liked the pipe. I absolutely love when music ties in with magic because music is magical and something to be cherished.
I really liked Wren, I thought she was epic and badass and just awesome. I had a hard time liking Patch. I’m not sure why it was just difficult for me to connect with him. I did eventually come round and start enjoying his character more.
I don’t really read middle grade fantasy, I don’t even know why. I think it’s that YA tends to have more world building (which I love) and the worlds are always more complex since they are targeted towards older readers. (I’m not hating on middle grade books there are so many amazing middle grade books that easily have better worlds than some YA books) but I really found myself enjoying this world. I liked the pipe. I absolutely love when music ties in with magic because music is magical and something to be cherished.
cookiecat73's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief and Misogyny
bekkabergamot's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Middle Grade Fantasy is my comfort zone and dragons are one of my favorite creatures, so when @peachtreepublishing asked me if I wanted to partner with them to share S.A. Patrick's A Darkening of Dragons with ya'll I jumped at the chance! I am so glad I did. From the first sentence I was hooked! A Darkening of Dragons is a humorous, riveting, and compelling story of magic, friendship, and adventure! I wholeheartedly recommend this book to lovers of Fantasy of all ages!
steve_tj's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Formulaic fun, with a warm heart but no surprises.
zoeamac's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
pris's review against another edition
3.0
I did enjoy this while reading. However, I did miss some connection to the story and it’s characters. There was a lot going on and at times it all felt a bit chaotic. But, it’s a very fast en fun read!