Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

2 reviews

albyalbyalby's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

 ' The last dragon was still too young to have made up its mind which sex it wanted to be; it didn't have any horns at all. ' Chapter 2, Page 18

' For an instant, Cimorene was frozen by surprise and fear. Then she ducked and reached for her sword. ' Chapter 8, Page 129

Dragonsbane is a fantastic read not only for its progressive views on gender roles, identity and expression, but also its hilarious and engaging dialogue. Highly recommend for younger readers who enjoy strong female protagonists :D

When I read it I was just discovering my own gender identity and how being AFAB impacted my view on how i should or shouldn't act as a young person, and Patricia Wrede helped me to realise that gender had nothing to do with what or how I can contribute to the world 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Animal death, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny

Minor: Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Death

hawksrye's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny

Minor: Toxic friendship, Domestic abuse, Violence, Animal death, Blood, and Slavery