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To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

71 reviews

anazap's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

This book tackles a lot of heavy topics (colonialism, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism) but I think it does it well. Anequs was an easy character to like, though I felt she had less depth than many of the other characters. This was definitely more character driven than plot driven, which was not necessarily what I was expecting but I am excited to see where the series goes. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Classism, and Ableism

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Transphobia, Animal death, and Homophobia

cadence99's review

adventurous emotional 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? No

4.75

I absolutely loved this book- incredibly lovable characters, dragon companions, romances that had me giggling and kicking my feet and a nice leisurely (though certainly high stakes at times!) plot to carry us along. I loved the intertwining of historical elements and serious subject matter woven into this fantasy world and truly cannot wait to see where the series leads

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Bullying, Colonisation, Racism, and Ableism

Moderate: Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Animal death, Animal cruelty, War, Classism, Death of parent, Homophobia, Violence, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, and Hate crime

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, and Genocide

readwithria's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Colonisation, and Classism

Moderate: Lesbophobia and Homophobia

centrifugepolitics's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Ableism, Classism, Colonisation, and Racism

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Genocide and War

The content warning are for explorations of the subjects, the book obviously doesn’t espouse any of these things

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

5.0

I will say, don't go into this book if you're expecting a fast-paced, action-packed fantasy because that is not what this is. It's more focused on Anequs's journey to the Anglish school, learning about a different culture, and trying to carve a place for herself in a world that doesn't necessarily accept her. There is a very heavy emphasis on storytelling, both from Anequs and from her classmates at the academy where she's studying. 

The dragon's aren't really characters in this like they might be in other dragon novels, as they don't speak to their humans, but I loved the focus on their connections. Essentially, the dragons felt like large cats and honestly, I'm totally okay with that. 

There is also a lot of discussion about colonialism and learning to co-exist with each other. This is the first book in a series, and I have a feeling that things will become more high stakes the further we go into the series. Especially as Anequs gains more power.

A lot of great diverse representation is in this book as well. Even though it was more slow moving, I found myself wholey invested in Anequs and her story. So much so that I basically listened to this entire book in two days. And I can't wait to see where this story goes next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Ableism, and Racism

Moderate: Homophobia, Genocide, and Violence

Minor: Animal death and Death of parent

caitb_05's review

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Colonisation, and Hate crime

Moderate: Ableism and Genocide

Minor: Misogyny and Homophobia

sydapel's review

adventurous challenging hopeful

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

4.25

Really compelled by Aneqes as a teenage main character who is unflappable in her ability to recognize the discrimination and injustice around her, and her deftness at navigating it. This book is uninterested in convincing you about the nuances of colonization and racism, which I respect the hell out of it for. While I don't think I 1000% understood how the chemistry/alchemy elements of the world worked, I am deeply interested in where it goes next. Oh and also, I really loved the take on dragons in this world as this deeply emotional and physical bond (think like the creatures in The Golden Compass series) - super interested to explore that further in the next installment. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Colonisation, Racism, Murder, and Ableism

Moderate: Animal death, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Violence

nisaak's review

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-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? No

5.0

I couldn't put this book down! I listened to the audiobook whenever I had a few spare moments. It brought me so much joy to read a story about an Indigenous young woman and her dragon. It's definitely fantasy but grounded in the reality of racism. And there is bisexual representation! I think it puts the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into practice in a book about dragons and I am here for it! I can't wait for the next book in this series! It's the first book I've read this year and think it will be my favorite. It will be hard to follow.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Homophobia and Gun violence

Minor: Genocide

audelidou's review

adventurous inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Ableism, and Colonisation

Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, and War

batesbarb's review against another edition

hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Racism, Animal cruelty, Cultural appropriation, Homophobia, Biphobia, and Colonisation