A review by elerireads
The Dragon of Ynys by Minerva Cerridwen

hopeful inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.75

Hmm honestly not sure what to make of this. I don't quite know who it's aimed at but I assume kids, i.e. not me. It was kind of sweet but super simply written and the story wasn't very engaging. Essentially it felt like it was trying so hard to be diverse and inclusive that all the other components of what makes a good book suffered. It was readable but I just didn't feel invested in it at all.

I liked the parallel of literal spider webs representing the power of the internet to connect people who are different/isolated/marginalised and make them feel less alone.

I was a bit unnerved by the Welsh in the title with no other reference to Wales (other than featuring a dragon), welshness or what it meant. I don't think the author is Welsh?