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The Last Dragon of the East by Katrina Kwan

8 reviews

sparrowhearted's review

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Might return to this review when it's not five in the morning.

- Biggest gripes are the writing choices as far as tone is involved (inconsistent, shifts occasionally so jarring it made me laugh in places i really shouldn't have).
- I usually struggle a lot with first person perspectives and while, from a technical standpoint, the writing is really inconsistent and muddy in that regard (are we looking at the world from Sai's perspective? Why do we suddenly know this particular little piece of information??) I had almost no issues with the perspective.
- Nothing overwhelmingly novel or groundbreaking, but sweet and a very easy read.
- Also, yes, largely predictable. One particular minor plot beat caught me off guard, but not in a way that had me reeling.
- Definitely for a target demographic younger than me, but I was very pleasantly surprised by how much fun I got out of the book all the same.
- The protagonists are a little flimsy, but mostly likeable all the same.
- Cheesy and cartoonish in places but all that considered I would probably recommend this book if someone were looking for an easy read that doesn't take up much brain space and comes with a fun xianxia coat of paint.
- Don't know if I would reread it, but I had fun with this.

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adventurous challenging emotional mysterious sad tense 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

4.75

I genuinely really enjoyed this novel. The romance between them was very sweet and although I knew who the two of them were right off the bat (the subtly of their backstories wasn't very subtle) I still had fun reading about it. I have to admit though that I think I confused this story with a different one because I thought this story would be queer. Jyn and Sai were so cute though and it was queer (their son's partner was a man and there were other queer characters) just not between the main characters like I assumed. I kind of hope there's a sequel because I'd love a story about their son being reincarnated but... I don't think I'd like to see R'ong again (his partner). If it's done well though I think I could be into it!

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lokiisreading's review

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Thank you to Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, for the free

copy for review.

I was unfortunately fooled by a pretty cover.

The beginning was just slow and didn't engage me at all. BUT I wanted to know about this dragon, and why Sai had that frayed thread, so I continued. It started to pick up, but it's still not engaging enough for you. One thing I couldn't stand while reading was figuring out the time period in comparison to how our main characters spoke? (I hope this makes sense) It's like the side characters all spoke with what I expected the people of that time (emperor times lol) to speak, but our MCs spoke very modernly??? MIND YOU this wasn't consistent AT ALL. I just couldn't place this story any where in my head while reading.

I finally reached my DNF point when Jyn and Sai were running from the three legged red eyed crows, and the scene to me was just boring :/ like this was supposed to be them running from the emperor, and I was so disinterested in if they lived or died. I'm connecting the dots that Jyn and Sai were lovers in a past life and Sai is just regaining his memory of that time, but IT'S DRAGGING!! And it was starting to annoy me that Jen just wouldn't tell him anything (maybe she couldn't... but I'll never know now).

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kaneebli's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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ajacobs590's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.0

This was a beautiful story with dragons, fated ones, and Chinese Mythology. It was refreshing to read a book on Eastern mythology when most books are based on Western mythology. The author also is a beautiful storyteller and can weave together both the beauty and the struggle in this book.

This journey was life changing for Sai. He was able to find himself along the way and learned a great deal about his past. He would often use humor to get out of a tough situation. He also loved those around him and would do anything to make sure they were safe. His love for his mother sets him on this journey.

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zluvsreading's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

How the actual heck do I convey my love for this novel? There’s just no way, but I will try I suppose.

This was such a compelling emotional read. The world building was great and I loved the characters that had so much personality.

Sai, my silly little man. He was everything and more to me. I admired his strength and how he handled everything that happened in the last few chapters of the book. He was so down bad for his Fated One, it was amazing to read about. Just overall such a funny character who I will cherish forever and want to protect forever. Sai fan page over here!!

Jyn!! Oh my heart bleeds for Jyn. She’s just such a badass and the fact that she had to deal with what she had to deal with for so long is just like wow. She’s stronger than I ever could be in every way imaginable. I love protective badass FMCs and she was the embodiment of that. It was so funny seeing her interact with Sai when they first met.

Okay, so I just started crying again thinking about the ending like!!!!!! I just think that this is such a great read and everyone should read it. A beautiful fantasy first and foremost but with a love story at the heart of it. The romance was so good, I was giggling and blushing and crying and just like so interested in everything that I was reading.

There’s lots of violence, gore, blood, and just overall death in this but it was written in a way that you can feel it so heavily. I could smell and taste and see and hear everything. All my senses were attuned to this book!!!! Truly no words for how much I love it. Possibly my new favorite romantasy of all time. I love Sai and Jyn and A-Ma. I wish nothing but the best for them.

I love that some characters got what they deserved but oh my god, the swift deaths in this made my heart drop because I was not expecting them at all. My heart hurts. 11/10. I love pain, do it again!

Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for allowing me to read an eARC and Saga Press for providing me with a physical ARC as well.

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devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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