It has been awhile since reading a fantasy book focused on Dragon lore and this one did not disappoint. Though told through the eyes of a teen-aged girl it is a story that many can identify with on some level. I believe what really drew me in was her feelings of the necessity to hide but the strong desire to simply want to be known for who she is and still be loved. I believe these are true of all people no matter who you are as our flesh and spirit battle. Though clearly not a Christian book, underlying themes do speak to me as a Believer and reveal how much these things are real in all of humanity and how the only thing that can free us in this desire is a relationship with Christ. Jesus does know us perfectly, scales and all, and still loves His people, calling them to Himself. He knows our deepest desires because He is the one that gives us those desires knowing He is the only one who call fill them.
The book also deals with the issue of racism though in the context of humans and dragons. Racism permeates culture and is completely against God's plan for His people. It was a great reminder that all people matter because they are made in the image of God and as a Christian, I must be willing to engage people of all backgrounds, races, languages and nationalities. We are told that every tribe, tongue and nation will be around the throne and we do not know who they are. We must overcome our prejudices and selves to be willing to reach out to anyone God puts in our path.
*The book club I originally wrote about is no more. The book club label will now simply refer to books that I have read
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