davidaguilarrodriguez 's review for:

I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle

3.0

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Cute, light entertainment. Nothing groundbreaking, but mostly enjoyable and pleasant.

The writing has a gentle whimsy to it, though I kept wanting it to be funnier. It’s more mildly amusing than laugh-out-loud. If the comedy had been a little more foregrounded, I think it would have really clicked. Still, the characters are likable. I especially liked Reginald, the handsome, buffoonish, good-hearted prince charming.

Even though this felt slight, I enjoyed it enough to be interested in reading something else by Beagle that people seem to love more. I’ve heard The Last Unicorn is very good.

If you’re looking for something breezy and low-stakes, this does the trick.