A review by delvainy
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This book was even better than I anticipated it being. Part of me worried it would be kinda White Feminism-y and shallow in that way, but those fears were completely unfounded. I cried several times. This book was perfectly designed to make me cry, actually, with its deep emphasis on sisterhood and the connection between women. I mean that as a compliment. I think the choice of setting was excellent in making the point. I cannot wait to buy a physical copy and give it a home on my shelf. I loved this. 
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