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When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

courageandclutter's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring mysterious reflective slow-paced

4.0

pussyslayer3000's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring 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? No

5.0

Stunning.
Gripped my heart and squeezed. 

bluepuppybites's review against another edition

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

1.0

cleothegreat's review against another edition

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4.0

started off really strong but I kinda got bored by the end. still such a lovely book and it mirrored so much of my life and feelings that I can’t help but utterly adore it.

toppoptart's review against another edition

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

4.5

A connective, amazing piece of work based upon a little bit of magic, and a lot of bravery and growth. 

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kattakind's review against another edition

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adventurous 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? Yes

4.25

hannahjs's review against another edition

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3.5

Really interesting concept, with some great social critique woven in. That being said, I did find that at times it was a little too focused on concept, and the social critique was a tad too heavy-handed. I almost wish the author had a little more trust in her readers’ ability to understand her message. Overall though, these shortcomings didn’t prevent it from being a really immersive and heartwarming story. 

heyitsaim's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • 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

3.5

flonew's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

adventuresinwellbeing's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25