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valjeanval's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A sad and sweet fairy tale beautifully illustrated.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, Grief, Death, Violence, and War
nerdkitten's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, Animal death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Grief, Gore, Animal cruelty, Blood, and War
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
words_and_dreams's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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? No
5.0
I absolutely loved this and it was the perfect read for a winter's day.
It read like a fairytale so had me hooked straight away. Set in Westeros, the ice dragon is a creature of legend, no one had ever tamed or ridden one. They leave a frozen land in their wake.
Our heroine, Adara, is a child of winter. 'The winter had touched her, left its mark upon her, and made her its own.' One day when she was 4years old she sees the ice dragon for the first time. It visits her every winter and they form a beautiful bond, and rides it for the first time when she is 5. When she is 7 years old raiders from the north attack with their fire breathing dragons and Adara's way of life is at risk.
Beautifully written, whimsical and magical. Though aimed at a younger audience, it does contain some darker themes. A story of friendship, love, sacrifice and family. The ending also made me cry and the illustrations are stunning.
It read like a fairytale so had me hooked straight away. Set in Westeros, the ice dragon is a creature of legend, no one had ever tamed or ridden one. They leave a frozen land in their wake.
Our heroine, Adara, is a child of winter. 'The winter had touched her, left its mark upon her, and made her its own.' One day when she was 4years old she sees the ice dragon for the first time. It visits her every winter and they form a beautiful bond, and rides it for the first time when she is 5. When she is 7 years old raiders from the north attack with their fire breathing dragons and Adara's way of life is at risk.
Beautifully written, whimsical and magical. Though aimed at a younger audience, it does contain some darker themes. A story of friendship, love, sacrifice and family. The ending also made me cry and the illustrations are stunning.
Content Warnings
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
plyn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Fire/Fire injury
ollie_again's review
adventurous
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Most probably the only book I'll ever read by GRRM. And even though this is supposedly middle-grade, the amount of people and animals who die during the 100 pages is quite high and I didn't need to hear the descriptions of a man with his head split in half and people burning to death. I don't mind reading more grim stories but not when it's for younger readers.
Overall though, this story was pretty mediocre. The writing itself is good but the story is bland and at the end, I was asking myself what was the point?
Overall though, this story was pretty mediocre. The writing itself is good but the story is bland and at the end, I was asking myself what was the point?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
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