Reviews

Ember and the Ice Dragons by Heather Fawcett

dohali's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

5.0

bethlee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

wisteriaearl's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

fresaconcremita's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

denisaurusrex's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

alyshadeshae's review

5.0

This was every bit as great as I had hoped! It's amazing as a standalone book, but I'm really hoping it's a series. (Duology would be fine!)

breeezzy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

snowtiger's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

lizouto's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

4.0

quinoaqueenn's review against another edition

4.0

This is such a cute book.

The characters are consistent, each has their own unique voice with believable dialogue and interesting relationship dynamics. I find it difficult to find authors that can write children properly, with the added dynamic of adults not listening to them, but Fawcett does so effortlessly. I especially liked seeing how Ember's thought process worked, whether it was her interpretation of a figure of speech or the way she made connections with the world around her.

The plot was compelling, with very few plot holes that really had no significant impact on the story.

Spoiler

For example, at the very end when Ember is escaping Prince Cronus' ship she leaves Montgomery behind. When she wakes up back in the Firefly, her father says that he found Montgomery in her pocket. Maybe I missed something, but I don't remember her having time to unscrew the doorknob from the door. Or maybe it's magic. ;)

It's very imaginative and I know I would have adored it if I had read it when I was younger.

3.5/5 rounded up for how delightful this book is to read. I recommend for anyone who wants a well-written children's book that sparks nostalgia, is written to spread a message of kindness and acceptance, and, of course, contains dragons.