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A review by literatehedgehog
To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
adventurous
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
LOVED IT. I went into this without knowing much about it other than few key words, and I really enjoyed being surprised. So here's just a list of things this book touches upon, in case some of them really check your boxes too.
*Indigenous author and protagonist, centering first nation peoples
*Queer characters
*Alternate history (with more Norse influence on culture, language, holidays, myths, etc)
*Steampunk, heavy on the chemistry but also with magic. Magical chemistry?
*Magic school (but it's not called magic)
*Dragon companions!
I loved the characters, the world, the clear love for the planet and magic and science the protagonist (and author) has, the depth of thought and care that went into this novel. The tone and style took few chapters to hook me, but it was immersive soon after I got going.
I do not love that I have no idea when the sequel would be out!
*Indigenous author and protagonist, centering first nation peoples
*Queer characters
*Alternate history (with more Norse influence on culture, language, holidays, myths, etc)
*Steampunk, heavy on the chemistry but also with magic. Magical chemistry?
*Magic school (but it's not called magic)
*Dragon companions!
I loved the characters, the world, the clear love for the planet and magic and science the protagonist (and author) has, the depth of thought and care that went into this novel. The tone and style took few chapters to hook me, but it was immersive soon after I got going.
I do not love that I have no idea when the sequel would be out!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism and Colonisation