Dragon Daughter
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On the island of Arcosi, dragons and their riders used to rule the skies. But now they are only legends, found in bedtime stories, on beautiful murals and ancient jewellery. Then servant girl Milla witnesses a murder and finds herself caring for the last four dragon eggs. Forced to keep them secret amidst the growing tensions in the city, she begins to fear that the island's ruler, Duke Olvar, isn't all that he seems. But how can Milla and her friends keep the eggs safe when it means endangering everything she's ever loved? Fiery friendships, forgotten family and the struggle for power collide as Milla's fight to save the dragons leads her to discover her own hidden past.
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This book is BRILLIANT! Flanagan crafts a beautifully detailed, fast-moving world that is believable from page 1. Liz Flanagan with Joe Todd-Stanton is a powerhouse team, that I look forward to reading more from, Todd-Stanton illustrations just add to the wonder of the book, giving it warmth and character that just seal the bow on the present that is Flanagans words. I ADORED the dragon-esque border framing each chapter as it felt like it's own seal of magic upon the book! With a wonderfully multi-faceted main character, Milla, at the centre, Dragon Daughter takes the reader on an adventure that includes a murder, baby dragons, politics, prejudice, loyalty and friendship. Each plot point feels relevant, and interwoven with the rest of the story and world-building in a way that often many middle-grade aimed books seemingly misses. As Milla seeks her destiny and seeks her past we uncover more and more twists and turns as the page number grows. I could not stop myself from reading! The cast of characters is intriguing and provides quite a few admirable faces, and some darstardly (familiar?) villains! I loved reading this book and so handed it straight to my 12 year old sister to go to the top of her reading pile. Perfect for ages 8-13, or anyone who wants a good, dragon-centric book!
