Reviews

How To Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper

annechambers's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.0

kvnzie's review against another edition

3.0

3.5* i enjoyed this book, but i felt like the hoard scene happened quickly. i would’ve liked for a little more tension leading up to their inevitable relationship

mlcutter's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

This was a solid meh for me. First of all, the mystery was so easy to solve it was honestly laughable. Second, the romance part went from nothing to tearing each other’s clothes off so fast I had to flip back to see if I missed something. I know it is a book about dating a dragon, but it was just not in the least believable and the twist is one you see coming a mile off. I won't be reading anymore of this series because there are too many other series out there that do this better.

nyom7's review against another edition

4.0

This is exactly what you expect it to be: a decently written slightly blue (as in filty/explicit/etc) romance with a paranormal twist. The whodunnit that forms a decent backbone of the plot is no head scratcher in terms of whodunnit. The concept of Mystic Bayou is well thought out and had clearly not just been thrown together haphazardly. Just don’t expect Tolkein levels of world building y’know. It is a brain of off, turn the page and enjoy kinda book and it was just what I was needing at the time.

trudyd's review against another edition

5.0

WOW!!! Molly Harper has done it again. What a great beginning to a new paranormal romance series. I don't usually listen to audiobooks but I couldn't wait for the ebook. This was so much fun to listen to while taking a driving trip. The characters were fun and witty. I had lots of great laughs. What a great way to start a new series.

This book never gets old. Listened to it and a few others on a trip to California and home again.

My husband finally listened to this with me. We shared more laughs in the last few days then we had in ages. (Sept 2018)

victorialmc's review against another edition

funny mysterious medium-paced

4.0

alexiskalel's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? No

4.0

mellhay's review against another edition

4.0

I wanted something light and fun. This fit the bill. Jillian's quick humor is fun. She's kind and great with the people in Mystic Bayou...except one person gets under her skin. I enjoyed the tough start with Jillian and Bael. They both have their own reason's, and there's nothing wrong with them. But sometimes opening up and hearing what others thing can lead to a compromise, or better results.

I enjoyed getting Jillian's POV as well as Bael's POV. They are done in chapters which make it easy to follow. The narrators are split between the two views, Amanda for Jillian and Jonathan for Bael. I like this break between the chapters and characters. Each person interprets vocal cues and physical movements differently, and by having the narrators do whole chapters from the POV of the main character shows this. I feel sympathetic for each character as we get their view and their thoughts.

I enjoyed Bael's POV being added to the story. He didn't want someone here learning about their towns ways. Seems like there's something to hide...there is, but he's also trying to protect Jillian too. How he feels when other men are near her...it's more than attraction. It feels like a mate reaction. To see these two come together with the things happening is lovely, especially when murders start happening.

I listened while at work and couldn't wait to get to work to finish listening the second day. A quick, easy listen. Through the butting of heads with Jillian and Bael, I was always hoping for them to get together.

I'll be listening to the rest of this series as people come to Mystic Bayou. I look forward to more in this little town of magic.

mgouker's review against another edition

3.0

This is sexist and primal, but the sex scenes save it. They are really well done.

The idea that humans and fae coexist and how different types of fae reveal themselves is an interesting idea. I understand the reason for the sexism, the base animal nature that pervades the community. Still... why is Jillian so desired by everyone, but only really for her birthing hips? Why is the Mystic Bayou a savage sexual ecosystem (author's description)? It's just incredibly shallow.

pinakamataas's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Some of the storyline went off on tangents, and had some confusing parts, the world building around the Rift, and the connecting plot of serial murders was good, but the romance subplots weren’t the most convincing. It was almost coincidental, and a bit artificial. But overall this was not bad at all, it wasn’t the best story ever, but will see after the next book if it gets better.