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reviewed To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose (Nampeshiweisit, #1)

Moniquill Blackgoose: To Shape a Dragon's Breath (Paperback, 2023, Del Rey) 4 stars

The remote island of Masquapaug has not seen a dragon in many generations—until fifteen-year-old Anequs …

First fantasy I've read that has periodic table elements as part of the magic system

5 stars

Highly memorable and original fantasy story. I liked the sort of quotidian slice-of-life style it had because I enjoyed the worldbuilding, and felt the book was at its weakest when it was trying to have a traditional climax. The conlang was a bit overused but I think it was intentional - to have the reader feel confused and unfamiliar with all the new vocabulary as the protagonist works through culture shock. Looking forward to more in the series coming out!