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A review by littlemimus
The Priestess and the Dragon by Nicolette Andrews
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Is this book full of tropes? Yes. We've got:
- Enemies to ... maybe (probably) lovers? The only reason for the "maybe" is that it's supposed to be "slow burn"
- Tons of angst. Miscommunication. Trauma from past relationship.
- A brash, fiery, impulsive heroine. Granted, she's a princess so it's not unrealistic.
- Everyone is hot/attractive.
Does it read like fanfiction, and would it benefit from tighter editing? Yes. There are a number of obvious grammatical errors in addition to more subtle editing points like plot and character development. The way the characters speak sounds a bit immature, and the prose is very colloquial.
Is the concept super original? No, especially since a lot of world-building elements come from existing Japanese mythology with just a bit of a twist. I can see this being enjoyable for Inuyasha fans though.
That being said, it's a super quick read, and there were some entertaining elements to this book. As long as you are aware of the limitations and trigger warnings, I think it could be nice entertainment when commuting since it doesn't require much brainpower to get through. Another big plus was that the e-book was free on Google Books (at the time of this review). For me, despite the trigger warnings provided by the author