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A review by kylieqrada
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was surprised by how much I loved this. Heartfelt, righteously angry, gorgeously written, intersectional for the most part. I may have drawn some unintended parallels to transness and gender, but it just seemed so clear to me! Highly recommend this one.
Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexism
Moderate: Cancer, Grief, and Homophobia