What a great follow up to The House in the Cerulean Sea! I was so nervous that a sequel wouldn't live up to the love I had for book one, but this by far exceeded my expectations. I just adore these characters so much and I loved the ending that they all got - including David, who was a great addition to the family! This was another solid cozy, comfort fantasy read and I cannot wait to see what comes next from TJ Klune.

This was my first of Peter S. Beagle's work and the title/cover totally drew me in. Overall, it was an enjoyable story and I liked the portrayal of dragons in this medieval setting. Unfortunately, it was kind of just okay. I never found myself hooked into the story or really loving the characters. I am interested in trying more of Peter S. Beagle's work to see if this was a one-off where I wasn't pulled in to the story or if his work just isn't for me.