Reviews

Calling on Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

omcendfuture's review against another edition

adventurous funny relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

lauren_werts's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

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

4.5

This was a nostalgic re-read and I’m loving rereading this series. I’m going to have to keep it in mind as my comfort read from now on. 

literatehedgehog's review against another edition

2.0

What a snoozly entry into this beloved series! I read this haphazardly on lunch breaks when I didn't have other books to read - mostly because I was unmotivated to keep picking this up.

I wished I could appreciate the return of familiar characters with new perspectives, but I was just too irritated with Telemain's manner of speaking (does he have any other attributes?) and Killer's constant whinging and the exposition-ish convenience of only Morwen understanding the cats and the to and froing with not a lot happening... Anyway. Book 1 was the best, book 2 was pretty good, this is terrifically disappointing.

hannahfyed's review against another edition

2.0

By now I am stubbornly rage-listening to all the books to finish the series. The repetitiveness of Telemain's technical magic explanations with Morwen's translations became very tiring. There continues to not be much satisfying information about what exactly the wizards are up to, and all the build-up to Arona Michelear Grinogian Vamist's appearance didn't amount to anything substantial. We've known Zemenar from book #1, but we don't get to witness his death, only hear it secondhand. The book ends on a cliffhanger, and I can't believe the solution is to actually wait 16 years for Cimorene and Mendenbar's son to grow up and save Mendenbar. However, the worst part of Calling on Dragons was the rabbit-turned-flying blue donkey Killer. He is like Jar Jar Binks: stupid, foolhardy, and annoying. The couple of things I did enjoy were Morwen's narration and her cats.

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!

Also: this book is from Morwen's P.O.V. and it made me realize just how much I love her.

bdvflip's review against another edition

Ran out of time from library

eomma's review against another edition

Returned to library 

djinnia's review against another edition

4.0

The misadventures of Cimorene continue in this book along with the rabbit/donkey and the whole crew of characters.

The wizards are at it again, and this time they mean business. The sword of the Enchanted Forest has been stolen.

The motley bunch go after it.

They meet a new friend, but all does not end well.

It was a great book with the donkey as a irritant and comic relief.

momogajo's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.0

mollywollydoodleallday's review against another edition

4.0

Another charming addition to this series. I loved Morwen as a narrator! As usual, Wrede’s work does not disappoint. Recommended for young readers!