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dreximgirl's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this final book in the trilogy. Despite the previous main characters not being in it I found I very much enjoyed getting to know Sofi and how she discovered herself by finding friends and a strength she didn't realise she had. It had a great positive message which was something I needed at the moment. Very much worth a read. Sad this was the last one.
brandylovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
goldenbooksgirl's review against another edition
4.0
In the 3rd instalment of the Drachenburg books, we follow Princess Sofia (who is the less perfect, poised younger sibling of the Crown Princess Katrin) as she journeys to another kingdom and has to save the day when some ice giants cause chaos. I loved Sofia so much, and I`m incredibly fond of just about everyone in this world I`ve come to know and love- it was particularly wonderful seeing such a different side to Katrin than what we got in the Girl with the Dragon Heart and getting to know Aventurine`s family better, especially Jasper. It was so interesting getting to elsewhere within the world as well, and I loved the way that this experience changes Sofia and helps her develop as a character. The humour in these is one of my absolute favourite things too- they make me laugh a lot when I read them, and if you`re looking for fantasy with interesting plots that have quite a gentle feel to them, these would be perfect for you. I`m so sad that this is the last time I`ll be visiting this world, but I`ll definitely be venturing into some others that Stephanie has written. 4.5/5
booksteaandchocolate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tsana's review against another edition
5.0
The Princess Who Flew With Dragons by Stephanie Burgis is the third book set in the same world as The Dragon With the Chocolate Heart and The Girl With the Dragon Heart. While the three books follow each other chronologically, they all feature different protagonists, so stand alone well.
The protagonist of this book is Princess Sofia, who was a secondary character in the second book The Girl With the Dragon Heart. The main cast from the first two books don't make much of an appearance in this one and it mainly takes place outside Drachenheim. The new setting really enriches the world, not only by adding kobolds and ice giants but by also showing what other cities look like and what they think of Drachenheim and its denizens. (The last point is something I always find fun.)
I enjoyed reading about Sofia's adventures in Villenne. Back home she'd rather stay in her room reading philosophy books than go to any official state functions. On her adventure, we got to watch Sofia go from being a girl who is always stuffing up and is perpetually burdened by the expectations of her older sister coming out of her shell. As well as visiting the university and mingling with normal people (in goblin and kobold form), she is also given the opportunity to confront her privilege in a way that wasn't possible without a literal journey. Her newfound friends were funny and entertaining to meet and I loved her relationship with Jasper, the young dragon.
If you've enjoyed the other books in this series, I definitely recommend picking up The Princess Who Flew With Dragons. I got the feeling that this might be the end of the series, but I'd be happy to read more if more books were to appear.
4.5 / 5 stars
You can read more of my reviews on my blog.
The protagonist of this book is Princess Sofia, who was a secondary character in the second book The Girl With the Dragon Heart. The main cast from the first two books don't make much of an appearance in this one and it mainly takes place outside Drachenheim. The new setting really enriches the world, not only by adding kobolds and ice giants but by also showing what other cities look like and what they think of Drachenheim and its denizens. (The last point is something I always find fun.)
I enjoyed reading about Sofia's adventures in Villenne. Back home she'd rather stay in her room reading philosophy books than go to any official state functions. On her adventure, we got to watch Sofia go from being a girl who is always stuffing up and is perpetually burdened by the expectations of her older sister coming out of her shell. As well as visiting the university and mingling with normal people (in goblin and kobold form), she is also given the opportunity to confront her privilege in a way that wasn't possible without a literal journey. Her newfound friends were funny and entertaining to meet and I loved her relationship with Jasper, the young dragon.
If you've enjoyed the other books in this series, I definitely recommend picking up The Princess Who Flew With Dragons. I got the feeling that this might be the end of the series, but I'd be happy to read more if more books were to appear.
4.5 / 5 stars
You can read more of my reviews on my blog.
thegeekishbrunette's review against another edition
5.0
I have loved reading through this series and find myself enjoying the characters more as I get the different point of views in each book. For this one in particular, Princess Sofia is our main heroine and I was here for it!
Sofia had a small part in the first book and a bit of a bigger part in the second but this book right here is where she shined! She is brave, loyal, smart, and stubborn. The last quality usually has her ending up in a bit of trouble but that is where I connect with her. We can all be pretty stubborn, am I right?
Aventurine's brother gets to be the main dragon in this tale and I loved his interactions with Sofia! They share similar qualities but seem to come up with different ways to handle a situation. I mean, he is a dragon after all.
New characters are introduced such as goblins and kobolds, even ice giants are present! I loved learning more about each one and seeing how they all fit together at the end.
Overall, this was my favorite one so far. There are great lessons throughout the book and I can't wait to share this wonderful book with my daughter some day!
eARC provided by publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
Sofia had a small part in the first book and a bit of a bigger part in the second but this book right here is where she shined! She is brave, loyal, smart, and stubborn. The last quality usually has her ending up in a bit of trouble but that is where I connect with her. We can all be pretty stubborn, am I right?
Aventurine's brother gets to be the main dragon in this tale and I loved his interactions with Sofia! They share similar qualities but seem to come up with different ways to handle a situation. I mean, he is a dragon after all.
New characters are introduced such as goblins and kobolds, even ice giants are present! I loved learning more about each one and seeing how they all fit together at the end.
Overall, this was my favorite one so far. There are great lessons throughout the book and I can't wait to share this wonderful book with my daughter some day!
eARC provided by publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
llincathryn's review against another edition
5.0
Just like the two previous books in the series, this one's biggest strength is its flawed but deeply lovable heroine. Stephanie Burgis writes characters that I really want to root for even when they're making mistakes, and Sofia is no exception. I sank right into her perspective - her yearning for affection and her uncertainty about her place in her family and the world hit me really hard, and I also loved seeing her widen her worldview and confront some of her prejudices.
That said, TPWFWD has a million other things going for it - sweet friendships, complicated but loving family relationships, dragons, philosophy, politics, an unabashed pro-immigration slant, and a gorgeous fantasy city to explore.
This book is a fantastic adventure but it's also so full of heart and truth. I've loved spending time in this world.
That said, TPWFWD has a million other things going for it - sweet friendships, complicated but loving family relationships, dragons, philosophy, politics, an unabashed pro-immigration slant, and a gorgeous fantasy city to explore.
This book is a fantastic adventure but it's also so full of heart and truth. I've loved spending time in this world.