A review by neilsef
The Dragon Charmer's Apprentice: A Legends of Tivara Myth by J.C. Kang

adventurous lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Having read and enjoyed all the previous Tivara novels I was looking forward to this one as it relates the events leading up to, and including, how Mia charmed the dragon Avarax. 

While the characters are generally interesting and the plot moves along at a reasonable pace, this wasn't as engaging as I had hoped. It's difficult to explain why that is, but for me, that spark that gets you invested in the characters and events was inconsistent. 

I still enjoyed the book, and I'm glad I read it, but I also feel dissatisfied with it too.