Reviews

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

mbenzz's review against another edition

5.0

WHERE has this book/series been all my life?! How am I 41 years old and only discovering it now?

I loved everything about this book. Cimorene, the dragons, Morwen, even the annoying Princes! I love how Cimorene refuses to sit in a pretty dress, embroidering and making polite small talk until her Prince Charming comes to marry her. She's determined to do things HER way, and I loved every minute of her journey.

If you have a young son or daughter who loves dragons and adventure, then I highly recommend this. This was first published in 1990 when I was 9/10, and I wish I had come across it then. I know a 9 or 10-year-old Mercedes would have adored this series.

catriona_v's review against another edition

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

sharanyasarathy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

princemackerel's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

solid read from my formative years

cnjg88's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

dosxhime's review

fast-paced

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

3.5

rose_tea's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

5.0

rmpiano's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I absolutely adored this book and I can't wait to read it to my children when they're a little older. So fun!

viedai's review

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

dembury's review against another edition

5.0

"Dealing With Dragons" is such a fun combination of strong characters, goofs, magic, and action. I read this so many times as a young reader, and it is a keystone book on my shelves. I'm happy to say it has held up for me over the years and all the rereads! :)