I was hooked from the cover and description and so glad I was able to read this. It uses the element that I was looking for and enjoyed getting to get into this world and characters. I thought it worked well overall and enjoyed getting to go on this journey with them. The characters felt like they were supposed to and was everything that I wanted. I enjoyed the way Jessie E. Turner wrote this and can’t wait for more.

Interesting little book. I definitely think the beginning was strong. However, the middle got a little muddled. With a little more length, I think some of that would have cleared up well.

Recommended for younger fantasy readers, readers new to the genre, or someone looking for a quick read with solid world-building.

This is a good book for someone ages 8-12 for sure. I can see the fantasy aspect from a youths perspective and it would be very thrilling for someone that age. given that this is a YA novel it was very well done. It was a bit fast paced and short which is good for youths. As an adult i had a hard time getting into the story because it was very YA centered. This would be a great read for preteens or younger kids who want to get into reading fantasy. The world building wasnt to heavy and the characters weren't hard to follow along with. Its a good siblings survival story! She is the key to stopping the villan while trying to save all those she cares about. This will definitely be a great novel for youths who are fans of dragons and magic.

Perfect for fast readers who want to dive into a fantasy... Also the FMC and her goal to save her brother... I loved it.. I do think that author accomplish what she wanted to share with the readers and her vision

This is such a quick and wholesome story about destiny and family sacrifice. Would be an easy read for beginner fantasy readers. A really fast read.

I think that younger readers will love this book, I really wanted to be dragged in immediately, but found that a bit challenging. I think that overall the story of Starsha will continue to grow, and I would be willing to read the next to see where they go with it.

A great introduction to fantasy for younger readers!

I sped through this pretty quickly and felt myself rooting for Starsha from fairly early on. I really enjoyed the concept of "dreamers' and who doesn't love a dragon?

Howver, I did feel as though certain bits were rushed through and needed more explanation, often a betrayal or major plot point was done within a single sentence and I think more depth and detail would have greatly improved the overall experience. There were quite a few characters and dynamics to get used to in a short amount of pages which meant some of the high stakes situations didn't quite pack as much of an emotional punch as they could have.

The interactions with the dragons and the llamacorns were a highlight for me and I would be intrigued by further books in this world/series.

** I received an ARC copy of this book in return for an honest review **
This is such a quick and wholesome story about destiny and family sacrifice.
I do feel that this book would've benefited from more pages to give the main characters more depth, but, this was ultimately a quick and easy adventure into a fantasy land and its survival.
Also, who doesn't love a llamacorn?

It’s a true joy to immerse myself in a classic high fantasy, which remains my first love as a reader! I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who appreciates the works of Anne McCaffrey or Tamora Pierce, or who has a passion for dragons (or even lamacorns—my new favorite creature!). Starsha’s unique gifts pose significant dangers, but she must confront and accept them, leading to profound personal growth throughout her arduous journey. With her blend of sensitivity and determination, she’s an incredibly relatable and inspiring heroine. I particularly loved the dynamic between her and her brother, as well as her grandmother, who is a standout character. The world-building is richly detailed, with an engaging culture and lore, and the descriptive prose is wonderfully evocative. Overall, it’s an immensely gratifying read!

2.5 ⭐

I honestly really wanted to like this going in; however, whilst I liked the overall plot, I was quite bored throughout and found this to be very anti-climatic.