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brooketa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
I absolutely adored this book and the whole series as a teen. I read this one probably 3 times. :) 5 stars if you're a teen who wants a simple read, loves dragons and doesn't mind some violence; 4 stars for me now as a young adult comparing it to other books I have read recently. I don't think this is meant for very young children because of the violence in it, especially in the later books.
curlyjessreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book in the Wings of Fire series, which just so happens to be my daughter's favorite series! She's been asking me to read it for a while, so when we had a girls' trip with lots of car time we decided to listen to the audiobook! She was even excited the second day that she didn't get on any devices, just colored while we listened! 🥰
The beginning, setting up the story, dragged a bit for me, but once we got into it I enjoyed it! There was suspense, perilous scenarios, adventure, and cliff hangers! It definitely is a good series for kids and fun for adults too. My daughter is 10, but has been enjoying this series for a few years. We will be continuing to listen as we make more trips together! ☺️
The beginning, setting up the story, dragged a bit for me, but once we got into it I enjoyed it! There was suspense, perilous scenarios, adventure, and cliff hangers! It definitely is a good series for kids and fun for adults too. My daughter is 10, but has been enjoying this series for a few years. We will be continuing to listen as we make more trips together! ☺️
the_escape_artist_'s review against another edition
3.0
This is for sure a children’s book, i read it aloud to my daughter and she enjoyed it, she loves fantasy and adventure, so this appealed to her. My reason for the 3 stars is that this book is very violent for a children’s book. My younger daughter couldn’t handle it, and the writing is too simplistic for older children. You have to catch at kid at just the right developmental milestone, and for some kids that may not exist.
emmapep's review against another edition
4.0
Goed verhaal ben benieuwd naar het volgende boek.
Wel een wending die ik niet had verwacht maar dat maakt het juist goed. Ben enthousiast
Wel een wending die ik niet had verwacht maar dat maakt het juist goed. Ben enthousiast
booksnthreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.0
dayamarie's review against another edition
4.0
My 9 year old and I listened to this together. My daughter had fun answering my questions and filling in details as she is on the last book in the series. It was fun and full of adventure. It was more violent than I realized but with dragons, not humans.
faeonyx's review against another edition
5.0
I thought that the writing style would be a little too simplistic for me when I first picked up this book, but that hasn't stopped me in reading other titles that I ended up enjoying. I am glad that I decided to read this one instead of shelving it. I was worried the beginning would be too slow, but it jumps into action right away and raises enough questions to keep turning the pages. I didn't sympathize with any of the earliest characters, but I found a lot that I liked very early on about the dragonets.
The personalities represented with the dragonets are vastly different from each other, and even more different from those of their caretakers. I think it is that difference that really drew me in. Everyone has felt like they are fighting against everything at one point or another, and that sort of struggle was set up here from the start. The dragonets are, for me, very easy to relate to because I came from an area where questioning authority was one of the worst things you could do, and everyone assumed "the kids" never knew what was best for them or what they should do in their lives.
The first book does have some instances where I wondered what the point of a certain explanation was or if the information given to me was going to be used later. I haven't finished the series yet, so that is to be seen. There are also instances where you learn a bit more about dragon culture, and it isn't always a satisfying resolution. Having said that, it is still interesting to see how each of the tribes function and how that brings the dragonets together while still setting their tribes apart. The little dragons have a massive task set in front of them, but they don't fully understand that yet, and the way the entire story is presented primarily through their eyes makes it difficult for the reader to understand the enormity of that task. Meeting the different dragon tribes and the introduction of characters that have been moving within these tribes makes that a little easier, however. The size of the task ahead of them unfolds as more information is presented.
The style of writing, which had me a little concerned at first, actually sets a wonderful pace for these books. I would call these easy reads because of the way it is presented and the language used, which is awesome. There is a huge amount of story inside each book and I've found it difficult to put them down. Even from the beginning, each character speaks with a strong personality and a detailed voice. It made it very easy for me to get lost within the pages. This has been an excellent start to the journey and I am very glad to have picked this series up.
The personalities represented with the dragonets are vastly different from each other, and even more different from those of their caretakers. I think it is that difference that really drew me in. Everyone has felt like they are fighting against everything at one point or another, and that sort of struggle was set up here from the start. The dragonets are, for me, very easy to relate to because I came from an area where questioning authority was one of the worst things you could do, and everyone assumed "the kids" never knew what was best for them or what they should do in their lives.
The first book does have some instances where I wondered what the point of a certain explanation was or if the information given to me was going to be used later. I haven't finished the series yet, so that is to be seen. There are also instances where you learn a bit more about dragon culture, and it isn't always a satisfying resolution. Having said that, it is still interesting to see how each of the tribes function and how that brings the dragonets together while still setting their tribes apart. The little dragons have a massive task set in front of them, but they don't fully understand that yet, and the way the entire story is presented primarily through their eyes makes it difficult for the reader to understand the enormity of that task. Meeting the different dragon tribes and the introduction of characters that have been moving within these tribes makes that a little easier, however. The size of the task ahead of them unfolds as more information is presented.
The style of writing, which had me a little concerned at first, actually sets a wonderful pace for these books. I would call these easy reads because of the way it is presented and the language used, which is awesome. There is a huge amount of story inside each book and I've found it difficult to put them down. Even from the beginning, each character speaks with a strong personality and a detailed voice. It made it very easy for me to get lost within the pages. This has been an excellent start to the journey and I am very glad to have picked this series up.
selsha's review against another edition
4.0
My 8-year-old gives this a solid 5-star rating. My inner child is leaning more towards a 4. - So a solid 4.5 stars.
It was an enjoyable read, no doubt. However, I didn't find it quite as gripping as my 8yr old did. Plus, it felt like it dragged on a bit before diving into the truly adventurous parts.
Although there aren't many images or graphics throughout the book, I did appreciate the visuals and backgrounds of the different types of dragons at the beginning. They were easy to follow and added to the overall experience.
Overall, I'd say it's perfect for beginner readers looking to dive into the world of reading!
It was an enjoyable read, no doubt. However, I didn't find it quite as gripping as my 8yr old did. Plus, it felt like it dragged on a bit before diving into the truly adventurous parts.
Although there aren't many images or graphics throughout the book, I did appreciate the visuals and backgrounds of the different types of dragons at the beginning. They were easy to follow and added to the overall experience.
Overall, I'd say it's perfect for beginner readers looking to dive into the world of reading!