A review by fyziksgirl
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

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

2.0

This book was likely progressive in its day, but today is definitely dated. The language is flat like many books from the time; it tells rather than shows. The "good guys" can do no wrong and the "bad guys" can do no right; it's extremely black and white. <Spoiler> The main characters even think they murder sentient beings and it is presented with no moral struggle or question because the people they murdered were from the group of bad guys so no big deal. </Spoiler> Even the main character's strength comes with some internalized misogyny; she's great because she's better than virtually all other girls, who are vapid and stupid and less than. 

It's not a terrible book overall, the themes of challenging the status quo and being true to yourself are fine, but I would not recommend it.
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