Book Review: Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George

You don't want to be at the end of a Dragon Spearin this conclusion of Creel's dragon adventures. Creel's wedding preparations are disrupted when Velika, queen of dragons, is kidnapped and she and her friends, both human and dragon, must follow the queen to a distant land full of surprises in order to save her.

I really liked this series. It was sweet, fun, and entertaining. The characters are so lovable and quirky. I love her depiction of dragons, each with their own unique personalities. I still think the storyline from Dragon Slipperswas the most interesting, but this one and the second book were both satisfying. A great pick for young girls who love dragons and fantasy.

Read-alikes:
Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
Ella Enchantedby Gail Carson Levine
The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry

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Some fighting among dragons.

Overall rating: ****

Book Review: Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George

Dragon Flightis the sequel to Dragon Slippers. Creel, having settled down to work in her dress shop, finds that she is longing for adventure. When a distant kingdom reveals plans to attack her own, she jumps at the chance to meet up with her dragon friends again and discover what new evil this foreign empire plans.

While I really enjoyed the first book, I found the sequel didn't quite live up to its potential. I found the story a little flat and dull. I love the characters, they still maintain their wit and humor, but I didn't think it was as fun and well-thought-out as the first. Still a pretty good read.

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Overall rating: ***