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vickybuka 's review for:
To Shape a Dragon's Breath
by Moniquill Blackgoose
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The tl;dr is Temeraire, but native.
This story has really fantastic world building. I especially appreciated the way the 'mean headmistress' was actually a fully developed character, with a history of struggling in the patriarchal Nordic society. I was wondering if requiring a native girl to attend a boarding school was historical commentary, or simply a magical school trope.
Also, the main character is bi. Completely on the page normalized with her people bi. But don't get excited, there is zero spice in the book.
This story has really fantastic world building. I especially appreciated the way the 'mean headmistress' was actually a fully developed character, with a history of struggling in the patriarchal Nordic society. I was wondering if requiring a native girl to attend a boarding school was historical commentary, or simply a magical school trope.
Also, the main character is bi. Completely on the page normalized with her people bi. But don't get excited, there is zero spice in the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Death of parent, Colonisation
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Hate crime, Homophobia, Grief, Toxic friendship, War
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment