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A review by d_a_rehman
Dragon by Midnight by Karen Kincy
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Midnight Dragon is a fast paced fantasy retelling of two of my favourite fairytales.
It is very fascinating for me to read retellings, to explore how writers modify the already written stories and weave their own imaginations in them. And managing more than one fantasies is even more challenging. I was curious to find out what happens when Cinderella meets Aladin.
Cinderella trying to get back her inheritance from her step family, meets the Prince Charming who invites her to the ball. But when the clock struck 12. instead of turning back to ragged clothed poor girl, she turned into a dragon.
Sikandar a sorcerer from foreign lands offers his help to break the curse on Cinderella in exchange of a special magical jewel from the crown. But why is he looking for the jewel? why is he roaming foreign lands is a mystery.
Together Cinderella and Sikandar try to find ways to break the curse but discover the curse is unbreakable. Their last resort is to use the third wish from the Jinni in the magical lamp. But what happened to the other two wishes? and will the Jenni be able to break the curse deep in bones? You have to read the book to find out.
Story started off well but after half most things were just thrown into the story. Cinderella and Sikandar's conversations were humorous and entertaining. But the writer jumped from one situation to the other without any link. Even though a lot happened in the story but it still felt bland.
Most things did not connect, like Sikandar used The Jewel of Oblivion to Make everyone forget about his scandal but couldn't make people forget about Cinderella being a dragon. And there was little to no character development.
Overall I enjoyed the story it was a good read. The story continues in the next book and I'm excited to read it.
It is very fascinating for me to read retellings, to explore how writers modify the already written stories and weave their own imaginations in them. And managing more than one fantasies is even more challenging. I was curious to find out what happens when Cinderella meets Aladin.
Cinderella trying to get back her inheritance from her step family, meets the Prince Charming who invites her to the ball. But when the clock struck 12. instead of turning back to ragged clothed poor girl, she turned into a dragon.
Sikandar a sorcerer from foreign lands offers his help to break the curse on Cinderella in exchange of a special magical jewel from the crown. But why is he looking for the jewel? why is he roaming foreign lands is a mystery.
Together Cinderella and Sikandar try to find ways to break the curse but discover the curse is unbreakable. Their last resort is to use the third wish from the Jinni in the magical lamp. But what happened to the other two wishes? and will the Jenni be able to break the curse deep in bones? You have to read the book to find out.
Story started off well but after half most things were just thrown into the story. Cinderella and Sikandar's conversations were humorous and entertaining. But the writer jumped from one situation to the other without any link. Even though a lot happened in the story but it still felt bland.
Most things did not connect, like Sikandar used The Jewel of Oblivion to Make everyone forget about his scandal but couldn't make people forget about Cinderella being a dragon. And there was little to no character development.
Overall I enjoyed the story it was a good read. The story continues in the next book and I'm excited to read it.