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Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon

Mary Fan (Goodreads Author)

3.65 · Rating details · 152 ratings · 91 reviews

When a powerful viceroy arrives with a fleet of mechanical dragons and stops an attack on Anlei’s village, the villagers see him as a godsend. They agree to give him their sacred, enchanted River Pearl in exchange for permanent protection—if he’ll marry one of the village girls to solidify the alliance. Anlei is appalled when the viceroy selects her as a bride, but with th ...more

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May 27, 2019 may ➹ rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2019-reads, asian-rep-main, ownvoices, poc, 3-and-a-half-star, arc, pov-1st, asian-rep, buddy-reads, fantasy

3.5 stars

Stronger than a Bronze Dragon features an acrobat warrior girl named Anlei. Her village has been mercilessly attacked by the Ligui, evil spirits, for years, while the emperor refuses to acknowledge their suffering or send aid. All this changes when Viceroy Kang save the village from another Ligui attack with his advanced mechanical dragons.

But in exchange for the viceroy’s further protection, he wants the village’s magical River Pearl and one of the village girls as his bride—Anlei. But ...more

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Apr 19, 2019 Shealea rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc-review, diverse-books, review-copy, asian-representation, authors-of-color

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CHINESE-INSPIRED FANTASY WITH A REFRESHING TAKE ON WELL-LOVED TROPES

For the first few chapters, I found the characters to be a little too trope-y, namely, “tough cookie” female and arrogant love interest. However, as I continued reading, I began to see them in a new, more positive light. The little complexities in their characters, particularly their individual motivations an ...more

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Jan 11, 2019 Ashlee » Library In The Country is currently reading it

Woot woot! Just got an ARC of this and I am thrilled! This cover is beautiful and the synopsis is SO GOOD.

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May 20, 2019 Dani - Perspective of a Writer rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction-young-adult, g-r-mythology, g-a-magic, g-a-strong-family, g-c-morally-grey, g-r-ghosts, reviewed, 2019, g-c-asian, g-r-royalty

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DRAGONS!! Plus its set in an Asian world. And Mary Fan seems like a popular author. So when my favorite topics came up I knew I had to give it a go...

And I have to say that it annoys me when a title and cover don't really relate to the story. The bronze dragons are incidental world building in the story, which was quite disappointing to me. And a bronze dragon didn't even figure into the story enough for anything or any one to be strong ...more

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Jun 12, 2018 Aimee ♥ | Aimee, Always marked it as to-read

i totally forgot every single dynasty i studied in chinese history class, but hello chinese warrior girls ♥♥♥

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Nov 19, 2018 julianna ➹ is currently reading it

Shelves: really-want, unreleased, review-copy, diverse-to-read, on-my-shelf

HOLD THE HECK UP. WHEN DID THIS COVER REVEAL AND WHY DID MY ASIAN SIXTH SENSE NOT KICK IN

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Jan 16, 2019 ♠️ TABI ♠️ rated it liked it

I think I will forever be in love with Asian fantasy okay

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Maybe it's because there is just SO MUCH complicated history to pull inspiration from. Maybe it's because katanas always gave me heart-eyes as a wee child. Maybe it's because I first saw Mulan and thought "finally a girl I really connect with". Either way, pretty much anything Asian-centric or inspired usually has my entire heart and soul . And while this book didn't get the entirety of that from me like I had hoped, it got pretty close!! ...more

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Feb 27, 2019 Lili Marcus rated it liked it

Shelves: 2019-reads, 2019-arcs, fantasy, young-adult

3.5 stars

The Characters: Anlei is undoubtedly one of the most badass heroine I’ve ever encountered. She’s strong not just physically, she’s also strong-willed. She’s focus and really want to achieve what she’s trying to achieve not only for herself, but for her town and family. And by family, it includes avenging her father’s death because of the Ligui (the ghost monsters that antagonize them). I even forgive Anlei for her wishes for the Ligui to attack just so she can have her revenge. The girl ...more

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Jun 12, 2019 laurel [suspected bibliophile] rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-books, 2019-read, arcs, poc-mc, fantasy, ownvoices, own-kindle

3.5 stars, rounded to four because dragons

Anlei's village is under attack from strange ghost monsters—and all seems well when the viceroy swoops in and saves them with his fleet of mechanical dragons. Until he demands the village's famed (and worthless) River Pearl as tribute—and one of the villagers to take as his bride. No one is more surprised than Anlei when he chooses her, and she's dragged to the province's capital to be wed. All bets are off, however, when a mysterious thief steals the Ri ...more

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Jan 29, 2019 Russ Colchamiro rated it it was amazing

Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon, which is maybe the best book title ever, is another powerhouse from Mary Fan, one of the best YA authors out there today. This book's got romance, vivid descriptions, an amazing heroine, and some totally badass action sequences you won't soon forget. A great book from a great writer. Loved it.

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Apr 29, 2019 USOM rated it really liked it

(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)

Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon is a story that will leave you shouting from the rooftops. It's a story with a heroine you will fall in love with. She has a noble heart and a passionate sense of determination, even when it lands her squarely in trouble. There's a fire in her soul to do what's right, even when it's not acceptable. While, her journey imparts the importance of support, ...more

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Nov 05, 2018 Cindy ✩☽ Savage Queen ♔ marked it as to-read

Sounds promising, I love dragons so hopefully this delivers

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Jun 09, 2019 Rain rated it liked it

Shelves: asian-authors, yarc2019, asian-inspired

WHAT I ENJOYED ABOUT THIS BOOK:

• It's an Asian-inspired steampunk fantasy

I haven't read many steampunk books but I really enjoyed this reading experience. Inspired from Qin-dynasty China, the world written by Mary Fan sits in between the modern and traditional era where mechanical dragons and arrange marriages coexist. The Asian-inspired setting really made my heart take flight because THIS IS THE CONTENT I SIGNED UP FOR. Stronger than a Bronze Dragon pays homage to Asian culture and I loved it ...more

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Jun 15, 2019 Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley-e-arcs

4.5 stars

This is a story about Anlei, an acrobat warrior who refused to follow the usual path of girls in her time, but is forced to marry a powerful viceroy in order to save her village.

This book has a slow start but I appreciated it because it provided the backstory which made me understand Anlei more. She's still grieving the loss of her father and she wants to seek revenge. I admire Anlei's character because of the love and dedication that she has for her family and her village. She'll do an ...more

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Apr 05, 2019 Annemieke / A Dance with Books rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-star, fantasy, 2019, sci-fi, dragons

When I came across this book on Netgalley the cover immediately drew my attention. A Dragon and the typography of the yellow title. I like. Of course the title mentioning a dragon helped. There are dragons in here, just not quite the way you’d think. That didn’t stop me from enjoying this splendid standalone novel.

This book has everything. It is a strange mixture of steampunk, paranormal, magic, and do I dare say, a touch of mythology. There are air ships, steampunk dragons, pearls gifted by a When I came across this book on Netgalley the cover immediately drew my attention. A Dragon and the typography of the yellow title. I like. Of course the title mentioning a dragon helped. There are dragons in here, just not quite the way you’d think. That didn’t stop me from enjoying this splendid standalone novel.

This book has everything. It is a strange mixture of steampunk, paranormal, magic, and do I dare say, a touch of mythology. There are air ships, steampunk dragons, pearls gifted by a dragon, uncommon fantasy creatures, hell, unwilling brides, thieves. There is so much jammed in this book that it is a little overwhelming at times. Sometimes it maybe had too much. With that I mean that some elements could have used more room to be fitted in world building wise.

Having said that though, there is an incredible pace throughout this book. It keeps going and going and going. I just kept on turning and turning and turning the pages, just to keep up. Yet there was enough room left to explain the world satisfactory and characterize the characters. Seeing as this novel is under 400 pages AND a standalone that is quite a feat. The plot doesn’t stop with the initial quest though initial I felt that we were building up to that moment. Somehow she managed to hold onto that feeling as we build up to the actual ending.

Our main character Anlei is a bit of a spitfire, getting the chance to fight in the guard of her village, it is one of the things she wanted the most. However when she gets offered up as a bride to a powerful older man to save her village definitely she feels she has no other choice but to accept. It does not go easy for her and she ends up going on her first and quite probably her final adventure.
While I liked Anlei, I loved Tai. He is the kind of character I am always drawn. The humor and endless teasing. He was able to draw it out of Anlei too which was great to see. I loved how they were put together because they weren’t opposites. In fact Anlei recognized a lot of herself in him that helped her grow and see her own behavior in a different light. I think that was a great way to go about it.

Overall a great fantasy standalone. ...more

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Jun 14, 2019 Nora Eliana rated it really liked it

“A flying ship, stolen from the viceroy's fleet. A young thief on a fantastical quest. And a decision so wild, I can hardly believe I made it. “

Rating: 3.5 Stars
Source: Huge thanks to The Royal Polar Bear Reads for hosting an International Blog Tour and Page Street Kids for kindly providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Stronger than a Bronze Dragon and me ... well, we had a rough start. I had trouble connecting to the world and to Anlei (our MC) at the very beginning. But fortunatel ...more

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Jul 11, 2018 Taasia ✨ rated it liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction, arcs, fantasy, asian-rep, 2019-anticipated, diverse, yarc-2019

I'm a history buff. I'm Chinese. I love both of these separately and together. I'm down.

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Feb 19, 2019 S.E. Anderson rated it it was amazing

I'm a massive fan of Mary Fan, who wrote one of my favorite YA SF books of all time, Starswept (see my review!). So when I saw the announcement for this book, I knew I just had to read it. A hero's journey through a fantastical Qing dynasty China, where we have steampunk technology mixed with magic, a lady warrior who wields a dangerous blade... this is the exact book I needed in my life, and it was perfect in every way.

Anlei is one of those fierce Warioress characters who jump out of the page.

Anlei is one of those fierce Warioress characters who jump out of the page. A village girl, trained as an acrobat and struggling with dyslexia, trying to find her place in a village where a woman's place is in the home. It is a vocation she respects, but knows deep down is not for her. Being able to fight for her village takes courage, but not so much courage as when asked to marry a complete stranger in order to solidify the promise of protection for her people.

Tai, a thief with many mysteries up his sleeves, is the perfect foil to her character. He always seems to have the perfect joke or quip to catch her off guard. They make a perfect fighting pair, a team built on respect and trust. I loved seeing the two of them fight together both with a sword or with their words.

And the magic, the technology - the concept itself is so cool. I love the idea of giant bronze dragons soaring through the air, ships propelled along the breeze, swords harnessing ancient magic. All this to fight an enemy straight out of a nightmare.

Once again, Mary Fan proves she is the master of twists. She manages to take a story that seems to be going one direction, then swing it around until it is going another - while making me wonder how I couldn't have seen it before. This book constantly keeps you on your toes!

While I haven't read many Chinese tales, I feel like Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon reads like a cross between YA fantasy and a Chinese hero's ballad, almost poetic in a sense, a journey to save one's people, an ode to family, culture, and tradition, in the face of massive danger. The author's writing is somehow even more lyrical than in her Starswept books, which I assumed we musical simply from the fact they were about music - turns out Mary Fan can bring this same music to Steampunk China.

If you're looking for a story you will never have seen anywhere else, with characters you can fall in love with while simultaneously want to fight alongside with, then you are going to love Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon.

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Jun 10, 2019 Sha rated it liked it

Shelves: romance, fantasy, young-adult, 2019

Disclaimer: I received this ARC courtesy of Page Street Kids through NetGalley. I am grateful for the opportunity to review an ARC for my readers, but this will not influence my final rating. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and based solely on the book.

Stronger than a Bronze Dragon hooked me on two keywords. “Dragon” and “thief.” I’m a sucker for books with either of those. The fact that the book is based on Chinese culture was an added bonus. I know nothing and I mean nothing Disclaimer: I received this ARC courtesy of Page Street Kids through NetGalley. I am grateful for the opportunity to review an ARC for my readers, but this will not influence my final rating. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and based solely on the book.

Stronger than a Bronze Dragon hooked me on two keywords. “Dragon” and “thief.” I’m a sucker for books with either of those. The fact that the book is based on Chinese culture was an added bonus. I know nothing and I mean nothing about the Courts of Hell, but trust that I was ready to learn.

I will say I definitely got my two keywords in this book. The bronze dragons make many appearances and our thief is a key player early on. But I could predict everything. StaBD followed every trope line you would expect in a warrior girl/thief boy fantasy novel.

My frustration is really that the book has potential. Anlei is a passionate girl who hungers for a chance at adventure. Early in the book she realizes that the domestic life is not for her—especially unusual in a time when women are expected to wed young and be obedient.

When it comes down to it, though, the writing felt less like exploring scenes and more like pushing BIG MOMENTS at the reader. Anlei is kidnapped, Anlei escapes, Anlei saves an orphaned child, Anlei falls in a river, Anlei–* I love action scenes, really I do, but after a bit I was hungering for descriptive and introspective scenes.

*I made these up to avoid spoilers
Another thing that didn’t quite click with me was the narrative voice. StaBD is written in first person—a.k.a. Anlei’s voice—and while Anlei is seventeen years old, the though process shown to the reader is more similar to that of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old. Anlei acts without thinking, speaks without considering the feelings of others, and often scolds herself in her head in simplistic language. (Like a young child repeating what a parent has said.) It reads so oddly and often stilted. Honestly, I would recommend this book to younger readers for its tone and narration. It doesn’t read like upper YA, and I can see older teens having trouble connecting to Anlei.

One other thing: everything was so simple! Any struggle that arises, a solution is always found within seconds. (Even when it wouldn’t be logical.)

I think this book requires slight suspension of disbelief, which is an odd thing to say when reading fantasy. The world-building could have used a bit more development, as not all the details are understandable/believable even within Fan’s own universe. ...more

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Jun 26, 2019 Kat // Novels & Waffles rated it it was ok

"This is what I was born to do: fight evil."

Things I Liked:

✑ Haters-to-Lovers trope with lots of snarky banter (snarky banter always gets me)
✑ Dyslexia Representation!!!
✑ Action, action, and more action! There are a lot of great action sequences + an epic quest to the Courts of Hell
✑ China-inspired fantasy + steampunk elements + robot dragons = the coolest concept ever

Things I Liked... Less:

✑ Clunky conversations and awkward pacing
✑ THE INFODUMPING IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE
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Jun 09, 2019 caitlin ✶ rated it liked it

3.5 stars

Pros:

- steampunk GOODNESS

- amazing Chinese-inspired world (I'm actually quite proud of myself because I understood some of the Chinese words used)

- if you're looking for a fun quest story, this is for you!

- though I wouldn't say that the characters are ground-breaking or that we haven't seen them in other adventure/fantasy stories before, they are well-developed and likable

Cons:

- i felt like the main characters declared their love for each other too quickly, and I think the circumstance

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Mar 14, 2019 Alex rated it it was amazing

So this is the first Mary Fan book I've read. I've come across some reviews of her other books. I now know she is an author to look out for though. This was just, WOW!
The book synopsis and cover sucked me in right away, I just I knew I just had to read it and that I would love it.

This book has everything from steampunk, magic and badass heroine plot twists and amazing world building. Its seriously everything. You have to read this book, like today!! NOW!

You will fall for Anlei and this story in ...more

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May 28, 2019 Amanda (MetalPhantasmReads) marked it as dnf

Shelves: not-for-me

DNF @ 30%
**I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own**
This really didn't work for me. The story telling felt very clunky. It just seemed several scenes pasted together that seemed like the "highlights" of a book without much time in between scenes to get immersed into the world more or connect with the protagonist. It's frustrating that the protagonist doesn't plan anything on her quest and that she doesn't r ...more

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Jan 28, 2019 William Herr rated it it was amazing

I had the privilege to receive an ARC (advance review copy) from Mary Fan for her new book, Stronger than a Bronze Dragon. The book has not yet hit shelves, but it may be pre-ordered (although the cover has not yet been released on Amazon). Pre-order this book. Do it.

First, this is not genre fiction. It is, but it isn’t. I know genre fiction, and I’ve read it all my life. Such work focuses on established tropes, arranged in hopefully meaningful and original ways, and tells the expected story. Is I had the privilege to receive an ARC (advance review copy) from Mary Fan for her new book, Stronger than a Bronze Dragon. The book has not yet hit shelves, but it may be pre-ordered (although the cover has not yet been released on Amazon). Pre-order this book. Do it.

First, this is not genre fiction. It is, but it isn’t. I know genre fiction, and I’ve read it all my life. Such work focuses on established tropes, arranged in hopefully meaningful and original ways, and tells the expected story. Is this present in Stronger than a Bronze Dragon? Of course. If one looks only at the plot and its devices, this is classic steampunk with a magical flavor, set in Qing dynasty China. It is a sweet romance tied around a hero’s journey, flavored with clockwork and spirits. And yet, there is so much more.

From the back-copy:

When a powerful viceroy arrives with a fleet of mechanical dragons and stops an attack on Anlei’s village, the villagers see him as a godsend. They agree to give him their sacred, enchanted River Pearl in exchange for permanent protection—if he’ll marry one of the village girls to solidify the alliance. Anlei is appalled when the viceroy selects her as a bride, but with the fate of her people at stake, she sees no choice but to consent. Anlei’s noble plans are sent into a tailspin, however, when a young thief steals the River Pearl for himself.

Knowing the viceroy won’t protect her village without the jewel, she takes matters into her own hands. But once she catches the thief, she discovers he needs the pearl just as much as she does. The two embark on an epic quest across the land and into the Courts of Hell, taking Anlei on a journey that reveals more is at stake than she could have ever imagined.

That is the story, and it is as epic as advertised, but again, there is more. This book has more than simply an Asian flavor to an accepted theme. It’s flowing descriptions border on poetry. One suspects, as they read, that it is a love-letter to a China of yesteryear, a whisper to its people that the magic of their beauty has not been forgotten. As I read, I found myself falling into this world which was at the same time so new and yet so foriegn. I reread passages five and six times, letting the alliterations and tempo of the text roll on the back of my tongue. This was a book which wanted to be read aloud, and I confess that much of it was, in my case. Repeatedly.

The protagonist Anlei and her friend Tai struggle through a world in the midst of an industrial revolution, replete with the weapons of war that such advances inevitably generate. As they travel between provinces, the whistful language of the text reminds one that the old ways are often to be mourned when they are cast aside. Like Tolkien’s descriptions of the Shire, she spins a web of regret for all that has been lost. It is as if Fan wrote in italic text that traditions have place and purpose, and define us as much as we define ourselves. She tells us that the slow, inevitable roll of industrialization cannot replace pastoral peace, is not necessarily preferable, and in fact can be anathemic. She tells us that, despite our suspicions of superiority, progress must come with a price–one that we do not expect, nor should be expected to pay. So many themes, and yet these are the ones that most strongly grabbed me by the collar and shook me.

I loved it. It was brilliant. It was on the level of literature, in a work of character-driven genre fantasy. It was Moby Dick on clockwork steroids. I have already pre-ordered it, and you should too. Really. If you do not dissolve into the world she has illuminated, you have no soul. ...more

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Feb 27, 2019 Lisa marked it as to-read

Shelves: 2019, arc

Putting this one down for now

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Jun 03, 2019 - ̗̀ jess ̖́- rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, diverse-books, young-adult

I very much enjoyed reading Stronger than a Bronze Dragon. This book is packed with action, a fierce heroine, and a very compelling story.

I really loved the two main characters, Anlei and Tai. Anlei was such a treasure to read about; she's loyal to her family and village almost to a fault, restless, and always leaps to the occasion whenever she has a chance to, even if she knows it'll get her in trouble. I admire her bravery and sense of duty so much. Like, girl never rests throughout the entire I very much enjoyed reading Stronger than a Bronze Dragon. This book is packed with action, a fierce heroine, and a very compelling story.

I really loved the two main characters, Anlei and Tai. Anlei was such a treasure to read about; she's loyal to her family and village almost to a fault, restless, and always leaps to the occasion whenever she has a chance to, even if she knows it'll get her in trouble. I admire her bravery and sense of duty so much. Like, girl never rests throughout the entire book - she spends the whole of it fighting to live as she wants to, being a warrior, despite her upcoming marriage to Viceroy Kang forbidding her from it. It looms over the whole book, more menacing than any of the fantasy creatures that appear, and you can really see how much Anlei loves being free and able to fight for her people.

As for Tai, I just want to wrap him up in a blanket and tell him everything will be okay. He was so good and bright and happy throughout most of the book, but part of it is a farce and he's also been through so much and it makes me want to protect him so badly. The romance was actually really cute - yeah, it was a bit insta-love, but there was so much great banter between Tai and Anlei and I'm a sucker for banter and snark between love interests. They had such a great dynamic together at all points of their storyline, and I liked seeing Anlei figure out her complicated feelings around Tai.

Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon has some really incredible worldbuilding--and by that I mean it takes place in a magical steampunk equivalent of China. It's something you wouldn't immediately think would work well, but it works excellently, blending elements of Chinese history and culture and the steampunk aesthetic seamlessly. There are so many different kinds of magic and worldbuilding that I've never read about before, with two very fascinating types of spirits playing a role in the story: Ligui, shadow spirits, and Yueshen, living light spirits. I'm not sure if it comes from Chinese culture/mythology or not, but I loved reading about new ideas in fantasy and seeing how everything came together.

The story is super fast-paced and packed with action from beginning to end. There's a lot to this world, so the book takes a bit of time to really get going, but once it does it never stops. It does get a little tiring to read at times because it doesn't allow much time for quieter scenes - I do think that the book could be a little more evenly paced, and I did find the writing somewhat awkward at times. But I definitely think that it's really easy to binge this book - I read the last third in one sitting.

I definitely recommend Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon, especially to anyone who's looking for new, interesting, and diverse fantasy worlds. It's a very fun book that's filled with adventure, and a great addition to the compendium of YA fantasy. ...more

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Jun 20, 2019 Tara (Spinatale Reviews) rated it liked it

As soon as I saw the word "dragon" in the title of this book, I added it to my tbr. Luckily, it still looked interesting after I actually read the summary. Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon turned out to be a refreshing and unique fantasy story with some steampunk elements.

I loved the world-building. Fan created a fantastic world and I loved finding out new tidbits about it throughout the story. I was left with a few remaining questions but for a YA novel, the world-building was pretty good. The ch ...more

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Jun 11, 2019 Dorka rated it really liked it

have to say it was very refreshing to read this book. I love fantasy and I quite enjoy reading Europe/Western inspired fantasy but reading one that is Asian inspired, it gives you so many new things and this book did just that. I adored the vibes this Asian inspired, steampunk mixed with magic story gave me. It kept me on turning the pages and it kept on my toes to see what is going to happen. There were a couple of elements that were predictable but I was ultimately fine with it, it served a p ...more

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Jun 17, 2019 Sheila Goicea rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, romance, 2019-completed-reads, 2019-releases, review-to-come, ya-fantasy, steampunk

I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley from Page Street Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! In no way does this affect my rating or review.

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Jun 14, 2019 KayCee K rated it really liked it

In Stronger than a Bronze Dragon we follow Anlei and her village. We know that she wants to do what's best not only for her family but also her village. We learn what she's willing to do to keep her home safe.

I love the mechanical dragons, that's something I've hardly read about and it's very different, pulled me in. Anlei is strong & moving characters, but my favorite characters were Tai; he was funny, witty and made the story fell fuller. I have to say that Mary Fan's writing was my all t ...more

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Mary Fan is a YA and SFF author hailing from Jersey City. Her books include STRONGER THAN A BRONZE DRAGON (YA steampunk fantasy, Page Street Publishing), the STARSWEPT series (YA sci-fi, Snowy Wings Publishing), the FATED STARS series (YA fantasy, Snowy Wings Publishing), the FLYNN NIGHTSIDER series (YA dark fantasy, Crazy 8 Press), and the JANE COLT trilogy (space adventure, Red Adept Publishing) ...more