Reviewed by Amber (The Literary Phoenix) on
This book was utterly delightful.
Dealing with Dragons is a quick read - I did it in one afternoon - but it is a worthwhile one. Cimorene and Kazul break traditional fairytale tropes in a short novel about taking control of your own destiny and finding friends in the strangest of places. Cimorene is, I believe, 16... but this book is probably better marketed to the MG crowd. That said, it is still very enjoyable as an adult.
I particularly enjoyed the way Cimorene keeps rebuffing princes and when Kazul explains that you don't need to be male to be king. The villains here were a bit bumbling and underwhelming, but the heroes make up for that with their wit and charm.
Definitely a recommended read for any age, especially if you don't mind a bit of whimsy.
Reading updates
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- 5 September, 2018: Finished reading
- 5 September, 2018: Reviewed