Rise of the Dragon Moon by Gabrielle K. Byrne
Published by Imprint on August 6, 2019
ISBN: 1250195551
Pages: 320
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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This fantasy with a strong, persistent female protagonist will appeal to readers in grades 4-7.  Twelve year old, Princess Anatolia (Toli) carries that guilt of believing she is the reason her father was killed a year ago by the dragons during the annual ceremonial offering to keep the Queendom of Gall safe.  When her mother the Queen of their frozen, glacier civilization is taken by the dragons, Princess Toli is left in charge with her mentors to prepare the Queendom for the Annual ceremonial offering.   With her sister and faithful friend looking out for her, they go on a quest to find the reasons behind the Dragon mother’s actions.  Finding a dragon egg and hatching it becomes the bargaining chip that Toli uses to negotiate  information from the dragons and safe passage.  She ultimately makes a princess-like sacrifice that bridges the two groups.  This is a darker fantasy that pulsates with emotions, betrayals, warrior actions and extreme weather conditions.   Dragon fans will swoop this one up.

Reviewed by Sheila Dube, Springvale Public Library