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Eon: Dragoneye Reborn
by Alison Goodman
Oh, I enjoyed this one. A girl forced to pose as a boy in a fantasy ancient China is made by her master to compete to be chosen as apprentice to one of the twelve elemental-dragon masters, ends up chosen by the one dragon that hasn't been seen in centuries, and is thrown headfirst into the snakepit that is Imperial court politics (with an ailing Emperor, to boot!). Of course now, more than ever, if her gender is discovered, she's dead.
Pros: besides the strong world-building and engaging plot, plus a good writing style, I liked how the author worked around Eon/Eona's dealing with gender and identity, the superstitions attached to her physical disability, the disorientation of her reversal of social standing, and the complicated ways that all of this affects relationships and trust. Plus I loved the actual transgender character who became very important for her talents and abilities, not just as an exhibition piece!
Cons: I figured out pretty soon more or less why Eon couldn't bond properly with her dragon, and it was insanely frustrating to watch her not figure it out for so long! Also, I was a bit disappointed by a certain quick fix at the end--I would have much preferred Eon/Eona to have to continue to deal with this one difficulty; it's not like you figure one thing out and ALL your problems magically disappear!
That said, I very much look forward to the next volume. I hope the action and interpersonal play is just as good.
Pros: besides the strong world-building and engaging plot, plus a good writing style, I liked how the author worked around Eon/Eona's dealing with gender and identity, the superstitions attached to her physical disability, the disorientation of her reversal of social standing, and the complicated ways that all of this affects relationships and trust. Plus I loved the actual transgender character who became very important for her talents and abilities, not just as an exhibition piece!
Cons: I figured out pretty soon more or less why Eon couldn't bond properly with her dragon, and it was insanely frustrating to watch her not figure it out for so long! Also, I was a bit disappointed by a certain quick fix at the end--I would have much preferred Eon/Eona to have to continue to deal with this one difficulty; it's not like you figure one thing out and ALL your problems magically disappear!
That said, I very much look forward to the next volume. I hope the action and interpersonal play is just as good.