A review by mikaylay
Dragon's Blood by Jane Yolen

adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The characters were all well-developed and distinctive in their own ways. I enjoyed how the author kept us guessing if the characters were nice or bad, such as Master Sarkkhan, Likkarn, and Akki. I appreciated the friendships between the bond servants. The minor details, such as why all of the bond servants' names contained two Ks, were intriguing and contributed to a better understanding of the bond and master structure. Jakkin's friendship with his dragon was lovely and heartwarming. The ambiance and setting were well-written and easy to imagine thanks to the author's vivid writing. The author's writing was effective, colorful, descriptive, and imaginative. The plot was well-developed and creative. The plot twists were exciting and unanticipated, adding to the story's overall appeal and uniqueness. Dragon's Blood, by Jane Yolen, is more than simply another dragon fantasy story. It is an adventurous fantasy story containing elements of science fiction, mystery, suspense, romance, and dystopian themes, as well as teachings on perseverance, determination, life, growing up, friendship, trust, honesty, love, and believing in one's ambitions.
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