A review by orchids
The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy by Anne Ursu

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

earlier this year, one of my former students recommended this book specifically because she felt like i would enjoy it as much as she did (she couldn't stop talking about how much she loved this book for a week straight)!! and wow! this book is truly something special! the story follows a young protagonist named marya who is growing up in a medieval fantasy world where sorcerers are held in high regard as they are combating an evil entity known as "the dread" that can kill a village in an instant. as the story progresses, marya learns more about herself and other young girls and the roles they are expected to play in society. i don't want to explain the plot any further because i believe this book is worth going in blind. the book always kept me on the edge of my seat and the book ended not how i was expecting. this truly is a powerful and magical book that has beautiful messages of courage and believing in what's right. knowing that my former student thought of me while reading this so heartwarming. i am thankful that she introduced me to this book. this is truly a must-read!!