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A review by babsreads18
Breath of the Dragon by Shannon Lee, Fonda Lee
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
Jun wasn't born breathmarked like his twin, so he doesn't have any special magical abilities. He has always dreamed of participating in the Guardian's Tournament, but his father has forbidden him from doing so. Jun decides to defy his father, and joins Chang and Ren, two performers on a journey to the capital so he can participate in the tournament. Along the way, Jun learns more about the country and what he is actually fighting for.
This book is intended for a YA audience but was still enjoyable as an adult reader. I found myself immersed in the action. The world building is absolutely fantastic, and I feel like plenty of Jun's background story was shared. I loved the tournament setting. I don't know anything about martial arts, but thought the fights were incredibly descriptive. I also really enjoyed the side characters and found family vibes. I'm looking forward to the sequel!
I listened to the audio and Eric Yang did a fantastic job narrating. Distinct voices were used for each characters, and the narration was clear and easy to understand even when sped up.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advance copy!
This book is intended for a YA audience but was still enjoyable as an adult reader. I found myself immersed in the action. The world building is absolutely fantastic, and I feel like plenty of Jun's background story was shared. I loved the tournament setting. I don't know anything about martial arts, but thought the fights were incredibly descriptive. I also really enjoyed the side characters and found family vibes. I'm looking forward to the sequel!
I listened to the audio and Eric Yang did a fantastic job narrating. Distinct voices were used for each characters, and the narration was clear and easy to understand even when sped up.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advance copy!