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Dragon's Bait by Vivian Vande Velde

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sunwaves's review against another edition

4.0

I wish this lasted longer than it did, that the ending stretched on forever to countless adventures. The ending felt a bit abrupt to me, I wish they reconciled properly and had a prolonged conversation. I wish we got to know more about Selendrile. But this was a lovely story, the perfect adventurous light read.

k803's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

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

3.0

rhrie38's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

I liked the characters the most

rachelmfcoles's review against another edition

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5.0

This is one of the best books that I have read in a long time. Alys is accused of witchcraft and therefor left, tied up, on a mountain by the people of her village, to be eaten by the small dragon roaming nearby. She gets free before she sees the dragon and wonders what to do. Then she see's the dragon. She kind of wants to get this over with so she starts throwing rocks at it to get it's attention. The dragon soars over andturns into a 17-year-old man, Selendrile. Instead of eating her, he offers his help for her to get revenge on the people who made the accusations. She agrees and they set out to get revenge.

I loved the entire book from start to finish and am happy to give it 5 stars!

xjinxedx's review against another edition

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3.0

This was kind of cute and had a "lesson" to it. I would say this was a children's book except that people die in it.

michdenisereads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Super cute young. Really going to start focusing on more adult rather than younger adult or young. Just not feeling as complete but cute and cozy young. Really going to start focusing on more adult rather than younger adult or young. Just not feeling as complete but cute and cozy

booklover160's review against another edition

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5.0

I can't express how much I love this book. Every time I read it, I seem to have forgotten a detail and so it makes each read feel a little new.

Alys is such a great main character. She wants revenge, but she's still human, still has feelings for the people who wronged her, she's perfectly flawed. Selendrile is my favorite dragon ever. He's so sharp witted, clever, hilarious without intending to be, that he captured my heart from the get-go. I love their dynamic and

Spoiler

that Selendrile asks her to stay. AND SHE SAYS YES. I love them so much. Revenge couple goals?

I could read this a million times and still enjoy it.