Reviews

Dragon Rider by Taran Matharu

ellenisntcool's review against another edition

I’ve been struggling with books, and this one didn’t help. I’m glad I had a library copy as I’d be so upset picking this up and I’d force myself to finish it with no reward.

nata_sa_b's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.75

book_dragon_julia's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring

5.0

Good fantasy book. I enjoyed it. Keen for the next one 🐉❤️

emmea's review

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

tsparr's review against another edition

4.0

While this isn't the best book I've ever read, I think the world and the concepts behind it have a ton of promise! The world is very Roman-coded if not just outright Rome with the names changed, but it's done in a way that doesn't make it feel too limiting. There's also a lot of Eragon vibes to the journey which I enjoyed. If you're going into this book with a critical mind, maybe don't? Because overall there's a lot of fun to be had if you can just let yourself be swept along by the story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

stacey_unchecked's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

One of my most anticipated reads and Taran didn't disappoint!
I loved how the story developed, the twists and turns of the plot and the surprises! Some parts of the story is brutal and hard to read but it's all absolutely necessary to move the story along. 
I'm so excited for book 2!

michellepage92's review

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

I normally don’t mind a little slow burn and world building, especially in a book series but this 😅 it just dragged for me sadly. I couldn’t connect with the characters an all. I really wanted to like it but it’s a no from me 🙂‍↔️😕

writeronherway's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Torture

Moderate: Racism, Classism, Colonisation, Cursing, and Alcoholism

Minor: Rape

sharwen's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

ereinion's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense slow-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

4.0