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A review by alyshadeshae
Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman
5.0
I'm so glad I finally read this duology. Both books were incredible and, while I can't say what my theory about the Imperial Pearl was without including spoilers
Also, while I don't choose books based on them including minorities main characters, I do celebrate those instances when it's done right. Lady Dela is one of the main characters (in the same vein as Hermione is a main character, for those who might want to disagree) and she is transgender. Lady Dela is physically a male (and scared to have the male parts removed with the technology present in this book), but identifies as a female. Her difficulties are included in this book. In her culture, she is celebrated as a Twin Soul and, in the Imperial court, called a Contraire. While not everyone of the Imperial court is understanding of her differences, the Emperor (both father, then son) treasure her and generally ensure her safety. Even when forced to dress like a man, Lady Dela is always referred to by her friends and in the narration as a female. I was worried when her character was first introduced, but am so glad that it was unfounded.
As I stated, I don't go out of my way to choose books that put minorities in main character roles, but I never turn them away as long as the book is good. I do have friends that choose their books that way and these will be highly recommended to them.
Spoiler
I was right about it being an egg, although I was wrong about the type. i thought it was an actual egg with a thirteenth dragon in it that would either join the rest or potentially replace a dragon to keep their numbers at twelve. I was pleased with the outcome of it being a renewal for all twelve dragons.Also, while I don't choose books based on them including minorities main characters, I do celebrate those instances when it's done right. Lady Dela is one of the main characters (in the same vein as Hermione is a main character, for those who might want to disagree) and she is transgender. Lady Dela is physically a male (and scared to have the male parts removed with the technology present in this book), but identifies as a female. Her difficulties are included in this book. In her culture, she is celebrated as a Twin Soul and, in the Imperial court, called a Contraire. While not everyone of the Imperial court is understanding of her differences, the Emperor (both father, then son) treasure her and generally ensure her safety. Even when forced to dress like a man
Spoiler
because war requires disguises when you're on the weaker side and you're hidingAs I stated, I don't go out of my way to choose books that put minorities in main character roles, but I never turn them away as long as the book is good. I do have friends that choose their books that way and these will be highly recommended to them.