Reviews

Searching for Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

aslavata's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

spootilious's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

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

2.5

 

 

Read: February 13, 2024
 Title: Searching for Dragons
 Author: Patricia C. Wrede 

Series : The Enchanted Forest Chronicles #2 

Genre:  Middle Grade Fantasy 

Rating: 2.5/5
 Review: 

As a child I loved the entirety of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. As an adult, I realize that the stories are most certainly a product of their time. With some offensive words (like G*psy) and comedic relief stereotypes it most certainly wouldn’t have been published in todays world. 
 
 With that said, however, I still enjoyed the second installment. The unique plays on traditional fairytales and folklore, along with the whimsical humor make the novel fun. Though I will admit that the second book seems far slower than the first, the writing seems to be better. The same writing is simplistic and straightforward, ideal for any growing middle schooler trying to hone their reading skills and move to more advanced series.  
 
 Over all, not ideal for adults in the least, a bit archaic but ideal for middle graders still finding their footing. 

 

QUOTES: N/A 

 

 

tinynavajo's review against another edition

5.0

I quite like that Mendabar learned that not all princesses are empty-headed or ambitious in ways of marriage when he meets Cimerone. And I like that Cimerone learned to work with someone else and that she found someone who liked that she wasn't a normal princess.

This series still holds up for me so far, will need to see what books 3 and 4 have in store for me :)

erebus53's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

Not as good as the previous story, this is still a delightful family friendly adventure where the Princess charges off and saves the day WITH the prince. A magical sword, and a battered old flying carpet play pivotal parts in this story about the power-hungry wizards and a threat to the Enchanted Forest. 

In amongst this ramble we also meet up with giants, and a descendent of the fae creature "Rumpelstiltskin", and see old friends like Morwyn the witch.

Happy with this one and looking forward to the next.

mollysticks's review against another edition

4.0

Great fun read.

24marsha's review against another edition

4.0

Cute series

humanignorance's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars. Humorous and well plotted, with cool characters and a decent magic system.

thecontrarybookworm's review against another edition

1.0

Just as boring as the last one. To have a strong, independent female who ran away in the first place to not get married, only to get married at the end? Very disappointing.

clubsanwich's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

So much fun to read! Searching for Dragons is adventuresome, enchanting, and funny. Surprisingly cozy too. It starts a bit slow, but give it a few chapters and it'll feel like your favourite, uplifting animated movie.

mamap's review against another edition

4.0

Never as good as the first. This time, the King of the Enchanted Forest and is having troubles with wizards. He then sets out on a journey with Cimorene to rescue Kazul.