A review by e_flah
After the Dragons by Cynthia Zhang

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

After the Dragons was a quiet, thoughtful story that looks at love, grief, and belonging. The narrative alternates between exchange student Eli and dragon expert Kai to tell a slice-of-life story. The synopsis is a bit misleading as After the Dragons raises more questions than it answers but I really enjoyed the contemplative nature of the book. If you like thought-provoking speculative fiction and/or stories about climate change, I'd definitely recommend After the Dragons.
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