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How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel by Cressida Cowell

6 reviews

staceyinthesticks's review against another edition

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

3.0

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bookshelfmonkey's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Shit got real.

I think this is the kind of series that you grow up alongside-- that was definitely how it felt when I read it for the first time as a kid-- and this is the point at which you realise that maybe the world is a bit fucked and adults also don't know what they're doing and you start to feel the weight of that responsibility but also you're still a kid, y'know? Maybe it's just me. It got that feeling pretty much spot-on though. 
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elenival's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The writing, the pacing, the planning, the narration, the humor, the complex themes. Most impressive yes yes.
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somelatenightreading's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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

4.0

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ailsaod's review against another edition

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

5.0

 I'm pretty sure this was the last book I read in the series when I was wee as I felt it was too dark but this time around I would say this is the best book in the series (so far at least!). This book is a lot darker than any previous instalment in the series but, unlike the previous couple books, this time in a much more enjoyable way.

A lot of elements established prior in the series come together with a focus on parents - the roles of Stoick and Valhallarama as well as Fishlegs' parents are important and made me a bit emotional. Stoick actually talks about his feelings (admittedly he doesn't realise Hiccup is there but this is still development!). Excelinor and Valhallarama have a debate about why their son should be king that was just amazing. There is even some time spent on Snotlout and his father Baggybum, although that is a very distinct contrast to all the other parent child relationships.

Additionally I would do anything for Eggingarde! AAH! I know she is only in the book for a little bit but she is the best: she roars at things when she's scared and tries to make hiccup feel better when they are both having a rubbish time and she just needs a good hug?

This book definitely renewed my interest in continuing (and finishing?) the series!
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rosita's review against another edition

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

4.5

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