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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
Getting more into this round of dragons. Sundew is certainly interesting.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
This book was r e a l l y g o o d.
Okay here’s some reasons why (on top of a crap ton of other things)
I think the PoisonWings vs. SapWings debate(Is that what you would call it?) showed to very different ways people respond to crises and disasters and also showed compelling reasons why neither approach was really the best way to respond. It really made me think.
Also, the way Tui wrote Willow and Sundew was so gloriously natural. I understand the complaints about having “too much romance” or “Sundew is completely different in this book” although I don’t agree with them. (Darkstalker’s book was mostly romance and no one complained about that?) Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that, to me, it didn’t feel like Tui put this lesbian relationship in just as “wow look at me I’m with the times.” It feels natural and although the relationship is opposed by some dragons, it’s not because it’s a lesbian relationship. It’s treated like a normal relationship, which is exactly the way it should be treated. I feel this is a wonderful way for kids (or adults) to be introduced to a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Okay here’s some reasons why (on top of a crap ton of other things)
I think the PoisonWings vs. SapWings debate(Is that what you would call it?) showed to very different ways people respond to crises and disasters and also showed compelling reasons why neither approach was really the best way to respond. It really made me think.
Also, the way Tui wrote Willow and Sundew was so gloriously natural. I understand the complaints about having “too much romance” or “Sundew is completely different in this book” although I don’t agree with them. (Darkstalker’s book was mostly romance and no one complained about that?) Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that, to me, it didn’t feel like Tui put this lesbian relationship in just as “wow look at me I’m with the times.” It feels natural and although the relationship is opposed by some dragons, it’s not because it’s a lesbian relationship. It’s treated like a normal relationship, which is exactly the way it should be treated. I feel this is a wonderful way for kids (or adults) to be introduced to a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sundew, a refreshing kind of angry. I adore her "forever dragon"! <3
The true villain reveal (so far) was like, I saw this coming, but really? I mean, it covers most of the "why's" but let's see where this goes.
The true villain reveal (so far) was like, I saw this coming, but really? I mean, it covers most of the "why's" but let's see where this goes.
I'm continuing to really enjoy this arc of the series! I really loved seeing the poison jungle and all the carnivorous plants that want to eat everything and everyone. Bumblebee is the cutest. I really liked the differences between the LeafWing groups as well. The differences in the different cultures of the dragons on this continent are so varied and interesting. Additionally, I like that the LGBT+ characters are no longer just in the background (Clay's brother, Umber, had a crush on Qibli in book 6, and more LGBT+ side characters have been introduced since then. Side note: I want to see Umber again!) It's nice to see two female dragons together.
However, I think this might be my least favorite of this arc so far. While the previous books focus on working together to overcome adversity, this one drops that somewhat. The group takes a backseat to Sundew's relationship with Willow, and I agree with some of the criticisms on that front. Sundew's characterization changes rapidly once Willow is brought into the picture. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of people that act completely different when with their partners versus when they're with others. But Sundew's whole personality seems to shift and was different than the previous books. I can see the arguments on both sides. Sundew was away from home and maybe didn't have Willow at the forefront of her mind while trying to dodge crazy HiveWings, but she really is sooo different once Willow is around.
Also, I think Tsunami seemed a bit off in this book. She doesn't seem very much like the Tsunami that I knew in the previous books, so I hope some of her old self is brought back in the next book. I did enjoy this one, and I hope Sundew recovers some more of her acerbic dialogue back in the future books because I find it hilarious!
However, I think this might be my least favorite of this arc so far. While the previous books focus on working together to overcome adversity, this one drops that somewhat. The group takes a backseat to Sundew's relationship with Willow, and I agree with some of the criticisms on that front. Sundew's characterization changes rapidly once Willow is brought into the picture. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of people that act completely different when with their partners versus when they're with others. But Sundew's whole personality seems to shift and was different than the previous books. I can see the arguments on both sides. Sundew was away from home and maybe didn't have Willow at the forefront of her mind while trying to dodge crazy HiveWings, but she really is sooo different once Willow is around.
Also, I think Tsunami seemed a bit off in this book. She doesn't seem very much like the Tsunami that I knew in the previous books, so I hope some of her old self is brought back in the next book. I did enjoy this one, and I hope Sundew recovers some more of her acerbic dialogue back in the future books because I find it hilarious!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated