Squabbling Dragons discussion

Back away if you have not finished this book this part is dark and full of spoilers *evil laugh*

ALLRIGHT I AM DONE

Is Nat made of rubber how many times does that kid come back to life?

The little mouths!! SO CUTE MY HONEY OCTOPUS INVISIBLE DRAGON LIKE CREATURES

Kirit - I found her to be dull and would have liked more personality from her, the only time I really liked her was when she was angry and ready to destroy things because we'd get something from her.

The twins: I really enjoyed them and would have liked to know more about them

Wiks: So glad he didn't turn into a love interest, he's a sneak and the whole "i didn't tell you for your own good" " i wasnt actually going to let the monster eat your aunt just other people" yeah no.

Sellis: I felt she was added in for some drama, she was instantly the aggressor and the closest thing Kirit had to an "enemy" I felt her character was flat and only there to add to get Kirit into trouble so the plot could move along.

The visuals: I really loved the spires, how they grew, the carvings, and the descriptions of flying and the different gusts- it really drew me in and made me feel the danger that comes with flying.

Overall - plot was okay, Characters were not for me, but the descriptions, unique world, and monsters were right up my ally.

I agree. The visuals were the best part. Normally I prefer a story in book form, but with the story being so-so and the characters being weak, I think a movie or tv show would highlight Updrafts strengths better than the bok did.

I did like the lack of a love story. Love stories are nice, and triangles can be fun, but sometimes it feels like they are in every YA book. There wasn't a natural love interest, so I'm glad one wasn't forced in.

It's hard to overstate how cool the world is. I found the story meh, but I still want to still the updraft display from my local bookstore. The world has great potential.

The world building was phenomenal and definitely the standout for the whole thing. I loved how thought through the world was, so many books are Earth analogues but this is pretty clearly NOT Earth no matter how you try to bend your brain around it. But the governance, history, fauna, and how that factors into how their society is was really impressive and carried the book for me, really.

I didn't mind the characters but I wasn't super attached to any of them. It felt like they were more there to drive the plot, and you didn't get much of a sense of depth of any of them. It was very action-packed and I guess that could be the argument for why they were the way they were, but it did lend a flatness to it.

I totally agree that the lack of a love story was refreshing, and considering I wasn't fussed about the characters either way, it's probably better that way.

I went to the bookstore today. They have a giant poster for Updraft. I almost want to steal it for my book room. The poster/cover promise so much. I wish the book had delivered on that promise.