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debbiebarr's review against another edition
5.0
A refreshing YA fanstasy. With dragons! I'm not sure where the next two books will take us, but this first one was a great read.
karialicewrites's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
adayney22's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book, as I read it. However, I did not become fully connected to the story, so I will probably not continue the series. So, while it was enjoyable, there was no staying power- 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
trippyotter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Gaslighting, Blood, Animal death, Body horror, Classism, Murder, Violence, War, Physical abuse, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Torture
lisa_sutto's review against another edition
4.0
At first I didn’t think this would be for me... but like a lot of things I’ve read recently, I’ve persevered and been pleasantly surprised. This book is full of anger and heartache but the journey to redemption that the Iskari takes is truly incredible.
Also there’s romance but it is definitely slow burn, low action. I liked its subtlety.
Also there’s romance but it is definitely slow burn, low action. I liked its subtlety.
cassidychivers's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a three stars all around, I feel like nothing about it was amazing and nothing about it was terrible. (Besides maybe the insta love trope but it's a YA book so I often give that trope a pass.) I knew it was a YA read but was surprised by how YA it read especially being a little more "grim dark". I think the author really just played it safe. The old stories were interesting and I wish I had got more of that and more of the legends. Less of the main character who was quite boring and one dimensional. As I write this review I feel like it seems I didn't like the book BUT I DID! I enjoyed it but is it my next big recommended read to everyone no. Did it break fantasy boundaries and play with tropes in a new fun way no. Was it entertaining yes! Did I like the pace of the book yes! Did I finish it in three days YES! We're the dragons cool. Yes! That is all.
ibuytoomanybooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5