5/5 Stars (Target Middle Grade to Teen Audience)
Wow, it's been a long time since I've read this book! I credit this series as opening my eyes to the wonderful world of dragons and truly cementing my love for Christian fantasy. It was great to read it again, even if some of the prose seemed overly simplistic as an adult. There's just a sense of wonder and lightness to this novel that still appeals to me.
Kale is a village slave, without much hope of a future--that is, until she discovers a dragon egg. Her accidental discovery sends her on a quest to the greatest city in all of Amara. However, when an unlikely band of companions sidetracks her to defeat the evil Wizard Risto, she finds herself wondering what her true purpose is and if she's cut out for the questing life at all.
DragonSpell is definitely targeted toward a middle grade to young teen audience, so if you're looking for a heavy read, you might want to pass this one up. Nevertheless, the adventuresome nature of the book makes for a fun fantasy journey with some thought-provoking themes centered around identity in Christ.
Recommended to those who enjoy Christian allegorical fantasy geared toward younger audiences.
