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AnnCrystal
To Shape a Dragon's Breath | Moniquill Blackgoose
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This book is a horror story! Well, not literally...but as a Native American reader, this is a horror story... especially with the current political climate.

The prejudice that Anequs faces is INFURIATING. This is a reimagined world, yet the prejudice echoes from my ancestral history...and now the reality we are all facing today.

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AnnCrystal Like I recently commented about...I grew up witnessing my mom experience several levels of prejudice. Something she has dealt with all her life.

Personally, I have dealt with racist who are so sly it's scary because the racism is not easily noticable.

Now, my mom and I both are experiencing blunt prejudice every time we step out and about.

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AnnCrystal I knew that the prejudice of the past remained alive, just not at these widespread, intense levels. I can now imagine the unjust prejudice returning to the levels described in this book...

This story does well in highlighting the ignorance of racism...but it is still unsettling.

Aside from the racism, I am truly enjoying the story.

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AnnCrystal On page 245 of 511. This is chronicling the journey of Anequs and Kasaqua as they venture to Dragon school and enter Anglish society. While I'm finding this entertaining, some may find the storyline tedious because the structure is a bit like a diary of events told from Anequs' prospective.

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AnnCrystal There are a nice diversity of characters (brown, black, and white). There is even a disabled professor, and an autistic classmate.

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Amiable Good progress! 👍🏼 1w
AnnCrystal Thank You @Amiable 🥳👌🏼🐉📚💝💝💝. (edited) 1w
julieclair Good progress on the chunkster! But I hate to hear that you are experiencing any prejudice, let alone more prejudice than in past years. So so sad. What is wrong with people, that they feel they have to act this way? Sending hugs. 💝 7d
AnnCrystal Thank You 😘 @julieclair You're so sweet and kind 🫂💝💝💝. Kindness like yours always shines brighter than the hatred ✊🏼☺️💖💖💖. 7d
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AnnCrystal
To Shape a Dragon's Breath | Moniquill Blackgoose
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This Viking ruled world continues to feel more English than Nordic or Scottish?? Perhaps this rule comes from the Normans?? I'm enjoying this nonetheless 🐉📚💝. On Page 81

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Amiable Looks good! How many pages is it ? I‘m assuming more than the 1 that is listed here. 😄 1mo
AnnCrystal @Amiable 💝🥳📚 I'm on Page eighty-one of 511 pages ☺️👍🏼💝. (edited) 1mo
julieclair Glad you‘re enjoying it! 4w
AnnCrystal Thank You @julieclair 🥳📚🐉💝. 4w
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AnnCrystal
To Shape a Dragon's Breath | Moniquill Blackgoose
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When I'm freaking out about reality, and my current read takes me to the one magical place that always feels safe and cozy...a bookstore 📚💝.

My previous book review was long because I didn't keep up with my posts as I read...I will try to do better.

Not thrilled about the threat to Kasaqua's life if Anequs fails.

I expected a world ruled by Vikings to be a little different...

Loving the steampunk vibes!

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To Shape a Dragon's Breath | Moniquill Blackgoose
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Thank You @TheSpineView for creating this fun play-card & for the tag 💕🐎📚.

1- I've four books that I'm currently reading. Been focusing on “Bless Me, Ultima,“ by Rudolfo Anaya. While not a favorite, it's an interesting read.

2- I began “The Blast from the Past,“ by Lucy Score & “Terciel & Elinor“ by Garth Nix. Triple excited about both, yet haven't really read too many pages/chapters into these stories because I really want them to last.

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AnnCrystal I only have one more “Riley Thorn“ book, and I've waited a long time to read the sixth book in the “Old Kingdom“ series...I'm going to take my time with both.

Therefore, in June, I plan to begin focusing more on, “To Shape a Dragon's Breath“ by Moniquill Blackgoose. Have read twenty pages already, and I'm really intrigued.

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TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 2mo
AnnCrystal @TheSpineView ☺️👍🏼📚💝. 2mo
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AnnCrystal
To Shape a Dragon's Breath | Moniquill Blackgoose
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Thank you @Cupcake12 for creating #WhereAreYouMonday.

I am on the Island of Masquapaug in a reimagined world based on a what-if history 🌍🥚🌎🐉🌏.

Love it when fantasy books include maps 🆒🗺️🤩💝.

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AnnCrystal
Murtagh: The World of Eragon | Christopher Paolini
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My current reads...

I've finished Murtagh, which I will review this weekend.

Just realized the book, To Shape A Dragon's Breath is 511 pages...a BitsyChunkster! It's the first book in its series.

The long awaited (for me to purchase) Bless Me, Ultima. A standalone novel.

The Third Book in the Riley Thorn mysteries.

The Sixth Book in the Old Kingdom series.

TheSpineView Lookin' good!📚📚📚 3mo
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Andrew65 Best of luck with these, I hope you have many hours of happy reading. 3mo
AnnCrystal Thank You @TheSpineView 😉📚💝💝💝. 3mo
AnnCrystal @Amiable 🥳👌🏼📚❤️❣️❤️. 3mo
AnnCrystal Thank You @Andrew65 many happy readings to you too ☺️💫📚💫📚💫 . 3mo
Andrew65 @AnnCrystal Thanks 😍 3mo
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