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A review by butterbrioche
Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Harper Collins for giving me an ARC of this.
I’m not sure I have the adequate language to express just how much I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is one of my favorite reads so far this year and it has convinced me to go back to Lucier’s backlog. Not only is it a fantastic plot wise but Lucier is a strong storyteller. I was immediately hooked from the very beginning and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I found myself becoming fond of the characters.
Not only is this wonderful book about Pacific Islander mythology, it explores grief and the cost of all things we hope and strive for. What are we willing to give in exchange for something that may seem unattainable? What is the price of that? What are the repercussions of those dreams and bringing them to fruition?
There are so many strengths in this book but I think Lucier’s ability to make sure that all of her characters feel fully breathed into is a testament to her craft as a writer and I cannot wait to read more. While I’m satisfied with the ending, I could read a sequel. Or perhaps more set in this wonderful lush world.
If you love:
(Sea) Dragons
Adventure
Pacific Islander Mythology
Found Family
Twists & Turns
Evil and Morally grey
Gods that may or may not be listening
Then this is definitely the book for you. Please read this!!!!
I’m not sure I have the adequate language to express just how much I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is one of my favorite reads so far this year and it has convinced me to go back to Lucier’s backlog. Not only is it a fantastic plot wise but Lucier is a strong storyteller. I was immediately hooked from the very beginning and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I found myself becoming fond of the characters.
Not only is this wonderful book about Pacific Islander mythology, it explores grief and the cost of all things we hope and strive for. What are we willing to give in exchange for something that may seem unattainable? What is the price of that? What are the repercussions of those dreams and bringing them to fruition?
There are so many strengths in this book but I think Lucier’s ability to make sure that all of her characters feel fully breathed into is a testament to her craft as a writer and I cannot wait to read more. While I’m satisfied with the ending, I could read a sequel. Or perhaps more set in this wonderful lush world.
If you love:
(Sea) Dragons
Adventure
Pacific Islander Mythology
Found Family
Twists & Turns
Evil and Morally grey
Gods that may or may not be listening
Then this is definitely the book for you. Please read this!!!!