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sovngarde's review against another edition
5.0
Five stars for David Tennant having to say “Big Boobied Bertha” approximately ten times 👍🏻
mariahistryingtoread's review against another edition
3.0
The formula is set at this point. Hiccup is a loser, he can't get the hang of *insert new Viking skill*, oh no! here comes the inciting incident that his idiot clan will make worse, Hiccup saves the day because he's the only intelligent Viking in a 100 mile radius, the Vikings either totally ignore Hiccup's contributions or are too stupid to understand the nuance of the situation thereby explaining the return to the status quo next book. l assume all HTTYD books will follow the same pattern.
Either way I honestly don't care all that much. These books are fun, quick reads that I am almost guaranteed to enjoy - at least for now, I reserve the right to change my mind later.
Cressida Cowell is a good writer. I always like seeing more expansion on the universe she's created. It's a strong world, and I appreciate the lore we get each book. Especially now that we're weaving in some actual historical stuff i.e. in this book the villains are the Romans. It's essentially an alternate universe historical fantasy series and I'm here for it.
The characters are alright. I like Hiccup well enough, but I am getting rather annoyed on his behalf that he has to kowtow to overly aggressive, meathead nonsense from literally every single character outside of Fish Legs, sometimes, so much. Viking society is so aggravating.
I mentioned in my review for the first book (I didn’t do one for the second but rest assured it followed the formula) that it was weird how removed women were from Viking society even if the primary demographic is boys. The sheer depth of their absence made it particularly noticeable. This book features a female character in a prominent role which rectified that issue. Camicazi is the heir to the Bog Burglar tribe and is apparently where Astrid from the HTTYD movies character sprung from. She’s a little spitfire for sure. Annoying, but fun once the story developed a bit further.
I was amused throughout. I still like the series so far. Basically, you get what you pay for.
Either way I honestly don't care all that much. These books are fun, quick reads that I am almost guaranteed to enjoy - at least for now, I reserve the right to change my mind later.
Cressida Cowell is a good writer. I always like seeing more expansion on the universe she's created. It's a strong world, and I appreciate the lore we get each book. Especially now that we're weaving in some actual historical stuff i.e. in this book the villains are the Romans. It's essentially an alternate universe historical fantasy series and I'm here for it.
The characters are alright. I like Hiccup well enough, but I am getting rather annoyed on his behalf that he has to kowtow to overly aggressive, meathead nonsense from literally every single character outside of Fish Legs, sometimes, so much. Viking society is so aggravating.
I mentioned in my review for the first book (I didn’t do one for the second but rest assured it followed the formula) that it was weird how removed women were from Viking society even if the primary demographic is boys. The sheer depth of their absence made it particularly noticeable. This book features a female character in a prominent role which rectified that issue. Camicazi is the heir to the Bog Burglar tribe and is apparently where Astrid from the HTTYD movies character sprung from. She’s a little spitfire for sure. Annoying, but fun once the story developed a bit further.
I was amused throughout. I still like the series so far. Basically, you get what you pay for.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Romans, Dragons, battles, the return of a nasty someone, and more!
I am slowly making my way through this series. At first I wanted to read all the books in one go, but I decided against that and am now going slowly. I don’t want this series to end just yet.
I was frankly annoyed with the adults in this one. Well, again, I should say as I am continually wondering how in all that is holy these vikings still exist. I mean, hello, your son comes in, totally sad about a crappy day. Tells you his dear dragon has been kidnapped, he has all sorts of proof, instead you just ignore him and tell him to get over himself. If that is not the worst, when there is a letter coming in from the other vikings you go all ragey and into bloodfeud mode, while your son is trying to explain, calmly, what is actually going on. Then when Hiccup and his friend are kidnapped no one listens to them when they tell them these girls are clearly not girls and are Romans. Yet, no one believes them and instead they all go ragey. Really? Is Hiccup the only one with a freaking brain in this place? It just pissed me off and made me dislike the adults even further.
I found the fact that the Romans ate dragons just disgusting as hell. Also why eat them alive? Eww. No. Just no.
As soon as I came to the chapter about the identity of the thin prefect, I just knew instantly who it was. Sorry, it was just too obvious. Come on, who from the past 2 books could it be. There was only one dude that totally matched the description.
I loved that Hiccup can speak (and understand) Latin and French (and who knows what other languages). My, this will come in handy later on. People won’t expect a Viking to know something other than violence and shouting, and in the meantime Hiccup can just stand there and listen to their plans. :P
Ah, and in this one we meet Camicazi. A girl I already met as my first meeting with this series was book 4. I was already wondering when we would meet this girl as in book 4 they already knew each other. I had a laugh at all she tried to escape (I guess it must be pretty traumatising to see that Fat Consul naked though).
The reunion between Toothless and Hiccup had me tearing up. I am not a big fan of Toothless, but this was just too sweet. I was so happy for both.
I felt sad for Hiccup, he kept hoping for his dad to come, but eventually decided to just go for his own plan. To get out himself and bring his friends with him. And boy, he sure had a terrific and awesome plan. I loved it. Typical Hiccup plan, and something that will definitely change the game plan for the Vikings if he ever gets to be chief.
The nanodragons were just too much fun. Such tiny creatures but oh so much fun.
The epilogue was just fantastic. It is definitely something that makes this book even more special + knowing that Hiccup will be a very old man is a plus point. I cannot wait to read more of his adventures, see him grow, and I want to see him become a great Viking.
Another book down, and I got a few more left before I have to buy new ones. :) I would recommend this fun book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I am slowly making my way through this series. At first I wanted to read all the books in one go, but I decided against that and am now going slowly. I don’t want this series to end just yet.
I was frankly annoyed with the adults in this one. Well, again, I should say as I am continually wondering how in all that is holy these vikings still exist. I mean, hello, your son comes in, totally sad about a crappy day. Tells you his dear dragon has been kidnapped, he has all sorts of proof, instead you just ignore him and tell him to get over himself. If that is not the worst, when there is a letter coming in from the other vikings you go all ragey and into bloodfeud mode, while your son is trying to explain, calmly, what is actually going on. Then when Hiccup and his friend are kidnapped no one listens to them when they tell them these girls are clearly not girls and are Romans. Yet, no one believes them and instead they all go ragey. Really? Is Hiccup the only one with a freaking brain in this place? It just pissed me off and made me dislike the adults even further.
I found the fact that the Romans ate dragons just disgusting as hell. Also why eat them alive? Eww. No. Just no.
As soon as I came to the chapter about the identity of the thin prefect, I just knew instantly who it was. Sorry, it was just too obvious. Come on, who from the past 2 books could it be. There was only one dude that totally matched the description.
I loved that Hiccup can speak (and understand) Latin and French (and who knows what other languages). My, this will come in handy later on. People won’t expect a Viking to know something other than violence and shouting, and in the meantime Hiccup can just stand there and listen to their plans. :P
Ah, and in this one we meet Camicazi. A girl I already met as my first meeting with this series was book 4. I was already wondering when we would meet this girl as in book 4 they already knew each other. I had a laugh at all she tried to escape (I guess it must be pretty traumatising to see that Fat Consul naked though).
The reunion between Toothless and Hiccup had me tearing up. I am not a big fan of Toothless, but this was just too sweet. I was so happy for both.
I felt sad for Hiccup, he kept hoping for his dad to come, but eventually decided to just go for his own plan. To get out himself and bring his friends with him. And boy, he sure had a terrific and awesome plan. I loved it. Typical Hiccup plan, and something that will definitely change the game plan for the Vikings if he ever gets to be chief.
The nanodragons were just too much fun. Such tiny creatures but oh so much fun.
The epilogue was just fantastic. It is definitely something that makes this book even more special + knowing that Hiccup will be a very old man is a plus point. I cannot wait to read more of his adventures, see him grow, and I want to see him become a great Viking.
Another book down, and I got a few more left before I have to buy new ones. :) I would recommend this fun book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
bungadinding's review against another edition
4.0
Yang ini juga nemu di diskonan cuma 9000 \o/ Lebih suka sama ceritanya dibanding buku yang kedua. Lebih seru. Lucunya kalau di serial-serial fantasi lain naga biasanya spesies yang anggun dan diagungkan, di sini kesannya kayak serangga aja bisa dijadiin camilan. Trus itu bahasa naga apa babytalk? =))
Tapi Toothless-nya tsun bangeet gemeeesh :""3
Tapi Toothless-nya tsun bangeet gemeeesh :""3
leafblade's review against another edition
3.0
RESEÑA 2023
Me pasó lo mismo, es re difícil de ponerle estrellas. Me lo leí prácticamente en dos sentadas y me di cuenta de que probablemente puedo leer todos así de rápido, así que punto a favor. Me parece que es bastante más simple que los anteriores en cuanto a construcción de la trama, nivel podés marcar el renglón en el que empiezan y terminan el inicio/nudo/desenlace, y no hay tanto embrollo en ninguno, y las subtramas prácticamente no existen (mención honoraria al capítulo de 3 páginas de estoico que no sé para qué chota sirvió porque al final su función en este libro fue hacer nada).
Sí nos introducen a los romanos y a las bog-burglars, así que supongo que es un libro corte transición que es más un plot device para mostrarnos gente que otra cosa. Como eso sirvió, porque son dos grupos de gente bien diferenciados y queda claro la función de cada uno en el mundo (gracias por el croquis con dibujitos y flechitas). Pero me gustaría que ya siendo el tercer libro empiecen a pasar cosas con toda la info que me vienen haciendo tragar.
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2017 REVIEW
I never know how to rate these books
It was fun!!! And a lot easier to read than the previous ones because it had less viking language!!!! And we meet Camicazi!!! And the Romans!!!
Idk I love HTTYD so much
Me pasó lo mismo, es re difícil de ponerle estrellas. Me lo leí prácticamente en dos sentadas y me di cuenta de que probablemente puedo leer todos así de rápido, así que punto a favor. Me parece que es bastante más simple que los anteriores en cuanto a construcción de la trama, nivel podés marcar el renglón en el que empiezan y terminan el inicio/nudo/desenlace, y no hay tanto embrollo en ninguno, y las subtramas prácticamente no existen (mención honoraria al capítulo de 3 páginas de estoico que no sé para qué chota sirvió porque al final su función en este libro fue hacer nada).
Sí nos introducen a los romanos y a las bog-burglars, así que supongo que es un libro corte transición que es más un plot device para mostrarnos gente que otra cosa. Como eso sirvió, porque son dos grupos de gente bien diferenciados y queda claro la función de cada uno en el mundo (gracias por el croquis con dibujitos y flechitas). Pero me gustaría que ya siendo el tercer libro empiecen a pasar cosas con toda la info que me vienen haciendo tragar.
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2017 REVIEW
I never know how to rate these books
It was fun!!! And a lot easier to read than the previous ones because it had less viking language!!!! And we meet Camicazi!!! And the Romans!!!
Idk I love HTTYD so much
mandareads222's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Sexism, Kidnapping, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: War, Grief, Misogyny, Death, Blood, Xenophobia, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Slavery, Excrement, and Fire/Fire injury
hannahcmwright's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
3.5
doxamully's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? No
3.75
iceangel32's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. Hiccup and Fishlegs are bullied and then they make a mistake on their mission leading them somewhere they should not be. Fishlegs gets them in more trouble then he should and Hiccup is a good friend and tried to get them out of it. Camicazi is introduced. She seems like a great character and I can not wait to hear more about her in the upcoming books. I like the cliff ending in this book. It made me interested to go on to the next one. On to book 4
saratinker'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0