Wings of Fire book review

Wings of Fire kicks off with introducing five dragonets, Sunny, Starflight, Glory, Clay, and Tsunami, raised in secret to fulfill a prophecy that could end a brutal war among the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. Each of them possesses great power, from a high IQ to magical death spit (which is determining the future of their world.)

Tui Sutherland, the author, blends their funny, sarcastic, and bossy personalities with action, danger, and deep emotional growth. Their world is diverse, with distinct cultures, powers, and politics for each tribe—from the lazy Rainwing nature to the icy, superior Icewing.

Their friendship is one of the book’s most rewarding aspects, from heated arguments about whether rainwings are lazy or not to character development, such as Tsunami’s gradual acceptance of the other dragonets. While none of them is flawless, their abilities complement each other, from Tsunami’s fighting skills to Sunny’s friendliness. This fast-paced book depicted each of their perspective, from desperation for heroism to frustration with others.

However, the book isn’t flawless. Coincidences happened frequently which facilitate the plans of the dragonets. For example, when Starflight needs to escape from his evil dark tribe, the guards guarding the tunnel to Starflight’s friends believed Starflight’s fake story and overlooked his true intent.

Despite some plot holes, Wings of Fire remains an entertaining and suspenseful read, keeping reluctant readers turning the page. This novel successfully imitates the characteristics of the real world, making it one of the most relatable and funny books for people to read.