A review by spootilious
Calling on Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

 

 

Read: March 14,2024
 Title: Calling on Dragons
 Author: Patricia C. Wrede 

Series : The Enchanted Forest Chronicles # 3

Genre:  Middle Grade Fantasy 

Rating: 2/5
 Review: 

As a child I loved the entirety of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles. As an adult, I feel as if more than anything I enjoy these books for nostalgia’s sake. 

I will say Wrede has a unique world and fun characters, and she can definitely put together a one of a kind plot. However, there were a lot of downfalls to this book. Wrede doesn’t seem to have any rhythm, making the writing monotonous and telling, rather than showing experience which I have mention in each of these reviews. It is good for children learning to read but not for those who already enjoy it. 

Throughout the book the reoccurring jokes seem to be twofold: Telemain not being understood and Killer being hungry. It got old very quickly. That paired with the unnecessary tangents just to set up these jokes was a bit bulky. 

Overall, I loved this book as a child and still recommend it to early readers but for learning purposes not entertainment. 

 

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