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A review by aliciasrealm
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee, Fonda Lee
adventurous
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Jun is a very likeable protagonist, especially as an underdog determined to prove himself. Being a teenager, he's a little hotheaded at times but has a good heart. Jun's choices drive his journey and I loved following his growth throughout the story as well as the relationships he develops with other characters.
While this falls into the fantasy genre, it's really more wuxia: the story focuses on martial arts and the Guardian Tournament, and as Jun isn't breathmarked most fights do not involve special abilities. I really enjoyed Jun's martial arts training and the Dragon's Breath element. Every fight was well detailed and easy to visualize, and despite their being so many fights each one was differentiated based on each opponent's style and weapons.
The story is well paced, ramping up when the tournament begins, and entirely engrossing. The world building is fantastic, with an intriguing history, dragon lore, and an impending war that impacts every aspect of the story. I'm incredibly excited to find out what happens next!
If you enjoyed The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu or The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, you will love this one!
Thank you St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for the digital copy of Breath of the Dragon.
While this falls into the fantasy genre, it's really more wuxia: the story focuses on martial arts and the Guardian Tournament, and as Jun isn't breathmarked most fights do not involve special abilities. I really enjoyed Jun's martial arts training and the Dragon's Breath element. Every fight was well detailed and easy to visualize, and despite their being so many fights each one was differentiated based on each opponent's style and weapons.
The story is well paced, ramping up when the tournament begins, and entirely engrossing. The world building is fantastic, with an intriguing history, dragon lore, and an impending war that impacts every aspect of the story. I'm incredibly excited to find out what happens next!
If you enjoyed The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu or The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, you will love this one!
Thank you St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for the digital copy of Breath of the Dragon.