Review by lunacurlypaws - To Shape a Dragon's Breath

lunacurlypaws 's review for:

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense 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: Complicated

I loved everything about this book. The worldbuilding is expertly done in a way that allows the reader to empathize with the bewildering experience of the main character thrust into a culture she doesn't understand, while still being legible to us as an alternative history of our world. The characters are lovable and complex, their interactions exploring the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, class, neurodiversity, and living under colonialism. Even minor characters have depth and complexity in their brief appearances.
The plot is engaging and well-paced, and the suspense and humor are perfectly balanced. Can't wait to read the next one!

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