Recommended to me by: being a longtime fan of Peter Beagle’s work
Long ago, I read and loved Peter Beagle’s books “The Last Unicorn” and “Folk of the Air.” Later there were a string of books I didn’t like as much, but I see that I liked Summerlong back in 2016. This is his latest book, new in 2024.
“I’m Afraid You’ve Got Dragons” starts out with a main character with the quirky profession of dragon exterminator in a standard medieval fantasy setting . Then it intentionally and delightfully subverts all the expectations that come along with that setting. At 18, the main characters are grown adults, not children being sent on adventures. Their parents are very much present, complex characters in their own right. Women characters have as much strength and autonomy as the men, if not more. Men have emotions and tenderness right along with the women.
The book is complete in itself, and I would love to see a sequel in the same world. My only complaint is that it was over too soon.
Highly recommended.
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