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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
It is not power or strength that makes a great dragon, but the heart it chooses to bond with. The Weyr of the Evenstar was meant to be a place of honor—a home for those chosen to ride dragons. For Kanastya, it’s a battlefield. Bullied for her differences and weakened by an illness, every day is a fight for survival. Yet among the dragons, she finds solace and belonging. But as threats beyond the weyr grow and dragons prepare for war, Kanastya must discover the true meaning of strength. Not the kind forged in perfect health or flawless skill, but the kind that rises despite everything. For her greatest power might not be the one they train for...but the one that makes her different.
Is Red Dragon Ascended: Dragon Riders of Vorden appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A YA dragon fantasy featuring bullying, illness, and dragons preparing for war with moderate violence. Strong themes of perseverance and finding strength through adversity.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include chronic illness, bullying, and ableism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dragon riders and stories about outcasts finding their place will connect with Kanastya's journey of proving her worth.