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dandelionsteph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War, and Kidnapping
Minor: Confinement
Koko's kidnapping was addressed oddly within the book.kimchihae's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
the concept was very fantastical and fun, but i don't think there was enough space to fully flesh out individual characters, and a lot of the cast felt expendable. would have liked to see more development for Jiho and Koko, and better pacing, as the final scene felt incredibly rushed. the different perspectives also didn't feel distinctive enough in their voice which made it less dynamic that it could have been.
elchiang78's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
sarahsparklenose's review
2.5
I had trouble getting into the story. I liked the ideas and the mythology, but the text felt stilted and forced along. Maybe because it's middle grade it was kept from fully developing, I don't know.
Chosen because of the dragon element, we'll see if Max enjoys the story.
Chosen because of the dragon element, we'll see if Max enjoys the story.
elizajaquays's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.75
aflv_reads's review
4.0
The publisher kindly offered me a reader copy via Edelweiss. Yet, this is an honest review of the book expressing my unbiased opinion.
If you've watched and liked The Dragon Prince on Netflix, then you are going to love this!
The Dragon Egg Princess is a fantastic MG fantasy with adventure, banter, and the most adorable--and scary--magical creatures I've read in a while. I really want to meet the namushin!!!
I loved the world. LOVED. There were a myriad different magical creatures; all vividly described. I also loved the author's parallells to our world. The author showed how technology and guns shape our reality and ourselves in a very smart way. She showed it, not preached it, and it was very well done.
The characters are really great. Koko is so pure and wonderful that I'd die to protect her. Jiho is a kid who had to grow up faster and earlier than others, and oh how I related. I really felt their friendship grow, despite certain conflicts. All characters were well-developed; all different and whole, and I really liked how they formed friendships and interacted with one another.
The only thing I wasn't a fan of is how two plot twists were revealed. I can't say more because I don't want to give spoilers, but even with this, I still loved the book a lot.
According to the publisher, the book is a standalone, aka not a part of a series, and I confirm that the book stands on its own brilliantly. The author has provided a fantastic resolution and ending to the book. However, I'm certain a sequel can be made. The world is too gorgeous and the characters too adorable not to have another adventure with them.
The Dragon Egg Princess is a delightful MG diverse fantasy adventure with Asian influences, vibrant magical creatures, and adorable characters you can't help but root for and love.
I STRONGLY recommend it.
4 stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author: Ellen Oh
Publisher: HarperCollins
If you've watched and liked The Dragon Prince on Netflix, then you are going to love this!
The Dragon Egg Princess is a fantastic MG fantasy with adventure, banter, and the most adorable--and scary--magical creatures I've read in a while. I really want to meet the namushin!!!
I loved the world. LOVED. There were a myriad different magical creatures; all vividly described. I also loved the author's parallells to our world. The author showed how technology and guns shape our reality and ourselves in a very smart way. She showed it, not preached it, and it was very well done.
The characters are really great. Koko is so pure and wonderful that I'd die to protect her. Jiho is a kid who had to grow up faster and earlier than others, and oh how I related. I really felt their friendship grow, despite certain conflicts. All characters were well-developed; all different and whole, and I really liked how they formed friendships and interacted with one another.
The only thing I wasn't a fan of is how two plot twists were revealed. I can't say more because I don't want to give spoilers, but even with this, I still loved the book a lot.
According to the publisher, the book is a standalone, aka not a part of a series, and I confirm that the book stands on its own brilliantly. The author has provided a fantastic resolution and ending to the book. However, I'm certain a sequel can be made. The world is too gorgeous and the characters too adorable not to have another adventure with them.
The Dragon Egg Princess is a delightful MG diverse fantasy adventure with Asian influences, vibrant magical creatures, and adorable characters you can't help but root for and love.
I STRONGLY recommend it.
4 stars – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Author: Ellen Oh
Publisher: HarperCollins
bildungswalton's review
adventurous
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
alisonjane's review against another edition
4.0
I felt like that ending was super abrupt for a book that doesn't appear to have a sequel.
devafagan's review against another edition
5.0
An epic adventure featuring a vivid fantastical world and a whole cast of compelling characters, ranging from an anti-magical boy to a long-lost princess struggling with her identity to a fierce bandit leader trying to do what’s right. I think fans of Princess Mononoke would especially love this book, with its enchanted forest, grotesque and beautiful creatures, and the underlying tension between the industrial and magical worlds.