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hedyharper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Violence, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, War, Ableism, Abandonment, Animal death, Racism, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
breeoxd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
World building was a little shakey, but understandable as they were underground for half the book. Love the found family aspect. Was a bit surprised at some of the innuendo/ hinted adult themes. The gladiator action, King Herrod/ Jesus dragon egg holocaust, racial discrimination/ lazy immigrant narrative (Glory)clays mom definitely giving off prostitute/ pawn shop vibes. It was a lot. I don’t think my kiddo got the same things out of it, of course, but as an adult these themes popped out.
Overall this was very engaging and engrossing for its intended age range. I’d probably rate it 3.75 for an adult and I’m excited to read the next in the series.
"He wished he were big enough to be brave and brave enough to be big." (Tui T. Sutherland, The Dragonet Prophecy)
Minor: Violence, Abandonment, and Racism
schausjk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Blood, War, Gore, Racism, Death, Animal death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture
Minor: Slavery
mburnsides's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Animal death, and Confinement
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Classism, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Murder, Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Bullying, Abandonment, Classism, Confinement, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Gore, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, War, and Kidnapping
Minor: Genocide, Trafficking, and Body shaming
the_reading_fairy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, War, Animal death, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Gore, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Confinement, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, and Racism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Sexism