Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
((sobbing))
Oh, my babies! My poor sweet babies! Why must you leave me so soon!?
I never wanted this to end. I tried to drag it out as long as possible, but sadly, it is done.
My favorite YA Fantasy trilogy has come to an end. It is time for me to leave Yumeko and the land of Iwagato behind. The spirit will live in my heart for a lifetime.
Julie Kagawa has blessed us all with the Shadow of the Fox triology and for that, I will be forever grateful.
Sure, I may be dramatic, but that doesn’t make it less true.
Have y’all started this journey yet?
As a conclusion to the series, this gave me everything I wanted and more. All of the loose ends were tied, lessons were learned and so many feelings were felt.
The final few pages of this legit shattered my heart into a million pieces while simultaneously putting them back together again.
The entirety of this installment is packed full of action. There was so much on the line and our protagonists did not have it easy. There was no easy way out in this story.
The world creation skills that Kagawa displays are simply top shelf. I was completely immersed in this world. I saw it all playing out in my minds eye like I was actually there. It was so impressive.
I don’t know what else to say. I am speechless.
I loved all of the characters so much. I loved the world. I loved the quest. I love the Japanese inspired folklore and feeling of it all. Just an overall incredible story from beginning to end.
If you have not given this series a shot, I really hope you do. For me, it’s pure perfection, one I will read again in the future.
Thank you so much to the publisher, Inkyard Press, for providing me with a copy to read and review. It was easily my most anticipated YA Fantasy of the year and it did not disappoint!