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omcendfuture's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
lauren_werts's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.0
My least favorite of the series but still a great conclusion to the series.
hannahfyed's review against another edition
2.0
I am relieved to be finished with this series. Dealing with Dragons was fun and fresh, but the three following books were utter disappointments. Talking to Dragons is, ultimately, extremely repetitive. This is because Daystar has no idea what the heck is going on, so other more knowledgeable characters have to fill him in on information readers already know because they, uh, read the previous books. This culminates in a very "tell, not show" recap of the first three books at the end, which sadly gave me more information about the wizards' intentions than the books themselves ever did. Also, it's still not clear to me what happened to Antorell at the end. I am disappointed by the trend of having the action (the war between dragons and wizards, Kazul eating Zemenar in #3, Antorell's casual banishment) take place offscreen, with much more dull happenings appearing onscreen. Daystar does not have much of a personality, and Shiara is annoying and selfish. I stand by my opinion of reading #1 and ignoring the rest.
abigailrosalynn's review against another edition
5.0
I. LOVE. THESE. BOOKS. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quick, easy, and fun fantasy story that'll stay with you. I've read this series more times than I can count and I enjoy it every time and rediscover things about the characters. I recommend this for kids, and everyone older, because it had such a great influence on me and has such great messages. Love!
I really loved this book in particular, as someone who grew up reading this series, to be reading from someones P.O.V. who doesn't know all the reader knows, but who is also in a way growing up (obviously literally surrounded) by the series as well. I always love this book every time I reread it.
I really loved this book in particular, as someone who grew up reading this series, to be reading from someones P.O.V. who doesn't know all the reader knows, but who is also in a way growing up (obviously literally surrounded) by the series as well. I always love this book every time I reread it.
djinnia's review against another edition
4.0
In this book, Cimorene takes a back seat and Daystar, her son, becomes the MC of the book.
The writing changes from third person to first person in this book, but that didn't deter me too much.
Wizards, a baby dragon, a fire witch, and a mysterious adventure into the heart of Enchanted Forest hinder and help Daystar.
Along the way, old friends pop up to say hello for the final time as the showdown between the wizards and all those fighting against them.
A very good conclusion to a funny series.
The writing changes from third person to first person in this book, but that didn't deter me too much.
Wizards, a baby dragon, a fire witch, and a mysterious adventure into the heart of Enchanted Forest hinder and help Daystar.
Along the way, old friends pop up to say hello for the final time as the showdown between the wizards and all those fighting against them.
A very good conclusion to a funny series.
shaipanda's review against another edition
4.0
Still love these books so much :) glad I finally reread this one
momogajo's review
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
mollywollydoodleallday's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the rest of the series, but Wrede’s storytelling is still sweet and fun in this book. It wasn’t bad by any means, but it also wasn’t anything special for me. Recommended for young readers!
caedocyon's review against another edition
1.0
The first three books in the series are among my favorite books I read as a kid. My library didn't have number four (Talking to Dragons), so for me the series ended on a cliffhanger and I wondered desperately what would happen in the last book.
When I finally got my hands on it, it was a major disappointment. I still prefer to pretend it didn't happen. Daystar (and are we supposed to believe that Cimorene would name her child something as romantic and soppy as Daystar?!) is a dull hero by most standards, but when you contrast him to the sharp, vital, and feminist Cimorene he suffers particularly badly. It's hard to believe that this stodgy, traditional kid is related to her, much less raised by her as a single mother at the edge of an enchanted forest. Add a literally-fiery redhead love interest (ooh, how original) and you pretty much have a recipe for complete disappointment.
I've been mainlining Vorkosigan fanfic recently, and I can't help but think that Cimorene and Cordelia would get along extremely well. Miles is the son that Daystar really should have been.
When I finally got my hands on it, it was a major disappointment. I still prefer to pretend it didn't happen. Daystar (and are we supposed to believe that Cimorene would name her child something as romantic and soppy as Daystar?!) is a dull hero by most standards, but when you contrast him to the sharp, vital, and feminist Cimorene he suffers particularly badly. It's hard to believe that this stodgy, traditional kid is related to her, much less raised by her as a single mother at the edge of an enchanted forest. Add a literally-fiery redhead love interest (ooh, how original) and you pretty much have a recipe for complete disappointment.
I've been mainlining Vorkosigan fanfic recently, and I can't help but think that Cimorene and Cordelia would get along extremely well. Miles is the son that Daystar really should have been.