A review by ginalucia
Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

5.0

Disney-like charm, a hint of darkness, magic, found family, mythology, and dragons? Yes please!

Dragonfruit was such a joy to read. It’s short, punchy, and if you enjoyed something like The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, you’ll love this. 

I’m a firm believer in stories not being drawn out for the sake of page numbers, and Dragonfruit is a perfect example of this. It delivers a fun story while balancing some punchy atmosphere.

The descriptions of the beautiful islands, the unique and lovable heroine, and the incorporation of lesser-known mythology all contributed to this.

Let it be known that this is on the younger side of YA. So the themes are light, the vibes are pretty positive, and the messaging leaves you with a good feeling in your tummy.

More of this please!

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