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simplyme's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
3.75
meocean's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
acourtofgeekandglitter's review
3.0
"Dragonfruit" offers a pleasant young adult tale of rekindling friendships and self-discovery. The characters are engaging, and the growth of the main female character is a highlight. While some parts felt slow, the story kept me curious about the outcome. Overall, a solid 3-star read with a satisfying journey of friendship, growth, and problem-solving. The story left me with a warm, fuzzy feeling, but I didn't feel a giant loss of finishing the book. It was a cute, quick read.
bmreal92's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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? No
4.75
notsobinaryart's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Terminal illness, Vomit, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, and Deportation
genthereader's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a fun adventurous book. The magic was unique. Listened to the audio book. The narrator did a good job but I think I would have been more invested in the book if I had read the physical copy.
missuskisses's review
4.0
Reminded me of old-school adventures, in the best way. Loved the tattoo "pets" and all the Pacific Islander flavors. Seadragons are hunted and killed, but I do think this may even be middle-grade appropriate.
paris_herbert_taylor's review
3.0
A bit slow in sections but this is the first book I’ve read by this author and I was impressed by the vivid imagery she conjured up. A different fantasy type novel, if you’re interested in pacific island culture and mythology I would recommend
abauer's review
4.0
Makiia Lucier has a knack for creating unique worlds with interesting, likable characters. I do wish the story could have been developed more, but it was a lovely, enjoyable read overall.