A review by tantetrine
The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin

5.0

Intentional or not, G.R.R. Martin has written a main character on the autism spectrum.
Adara is a child whom appears to not have emotions; doesn't smile, doesn't laugh, doesn't cry out in pain. Her father even mentions how much he loves her, but fears she will never love him back, since she doesn't even return a hug.
Adara is a special child with special needs, capable of loving her family and fighting for them against enemy dragons.