Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

Xiran Jay Zhao

352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade science fiction adventurous funny fast-paced
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Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious middle grade “edge-of-your-seat adventure” (James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies) that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and sav...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,484 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
funny 56%
informative 42%
emotional 39%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
lighthearted 20%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 11%
challenging 9%
reflective 8%
dark 4%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 42%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 27% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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