Dragens Kys

by Josefine Ottesen

Iljana er den sidste ætling af den gamle drageslægt, der er blevet fordrevet fra byen af Bjergkongen og hans krigere. Da hun bliver indviet til Månegudinden, overdrager hendes mor hende slægtens talisman og dermed også forpligtelsen til at kæmpe for at bringe Drageslægten tilbage til magten.
Men hvordan skal en ung pige overvinde den mægtige bjergkonge, og ønsker Iljana virkelig at blive dragedronning som alle sine formødre?

Genres: Fantasy, Danish, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Childrens, Scandinavian Literature, Romance

367 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Josefine Ottesen is one of Denmark’s most popular authors of books for children and young people, in terms of both enjoyment and sales.
During the last 25 years, Josefine’s authorship has, on several occasions, set the agenda on the Danish children’s book scene. The many national awards and international nominations she has received, covering several different works, testify to her broad appeal and popularity.
With her imaginative stories, filled with adventure and fantasy, Josefine Ottesen has contributed to many children’s joyful conquest of reading, as well as retaining young people, boys especially, as readers at an age when their interest in books often wanes.

Reviews

[Louise TM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Udfra omslaget og bagsideteksten at dømme, gik jeg i gang med bogen i forventning om, at jeg skulle læse en fantasy-bog beregnet til de yngste teenagere. Derfor blev jeg også meget overrasket over de meget grafiske beskrivelser, der optræder flere steder i bogen og at både homo- og heteroseksualitet er oppe at vende. Måske særligt fordi resten af bogen – sprog og handling – passer glimrende til de yngste teenagere.

Jeg synes faktisk rigtig godt om bogen, og slugte den på en enkelt aften. Handlingen var spændende og levende beskrevet, og jeg fik stor sympati for bogens personer. Jeg vil dog vove at påstå, at den ikke burde høre til i børneafdelingen, men at den snarere henvender sig til de lidt ældre teenagere!

“Dragens Kys” er en solid fantasy-historie, der har mindet mig om, hvorfor jeg elsker den genre – og den har også givet mig lyst til at genopfriske nogle af mine tidligere teenage-fantasy yndlinge: Monica Hughes’ “Pigen på Isis”, Anne McCaffrey’s “Ildøglernes sang” og Tamora Pierce’s “Løvindens sang”.

[Jasmin Johansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still one of my favorite books, from one of my favorite authors!

[Michelle Rimme · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kunne godt lide bogen, dog af en bog hvor den ikke var en del af en serie, havde jeg nok haft brug for at der skete lidt mere i store dele af bogen. Det var rigtig meget karakter udvikling, og vi fik det godt indblik i hovedpersonens liv og følelser, men når det endelig kom til plottet så blev det trukket langt ud, og da vi endelig nåede til hvor der skete noget, var det hurtigt overstået.

Men når det så er sagt så nød jeg bogen og de mange dejlige karakterer der var med, og rart at se en bog hvor tingene ikke pakkes så meget ind.

[Miss E · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my absolute favorite books while growing up. I have read it over and over again. I love the development of Iljana. Her growth and how her struggles make her stronger. Even as an adult I go back every now and again to re-read this YA book.
In general, I love all the author's books and have almost all of them on my shelf.

[Benedicte Eriksen · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5. Stjerner.
Super god bog, havde dog lidt problemer led hovedpersonen.

[Maria iftode · Rating 4 out of 5]

Den var ret god

[EllaMaia Den Bedre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely good!!!! And I looooooved that ending and I just loved all the relationships in this book and I am so happy I read this one fully

[Camilla Frohmé · Rating 3 out of 5]

For en næsten 30 årig der genbesøger sin gamle yndlings fantasy forfatter, så var bogen ganske ok. Ikke overvældende og lidt flad slutning, men ganske god karakter udvikling ☺️

[Cecilie Larsen]

Nu er det flere år siden jeg har læst bogen, så jeg kan ikke give en fyldestgørende andmeldelse, men vil lige gøre mulige læsere opmærksom på at der er flere voldtægter beskrevet igennem denne bog (dette betyder ikke at bogen er dårlig, det er måske bare ikke så rart at læse, hvis man ikke er forberedt)og bogen omhandler generelt tunge emner som voldtægt, pædofili og sexisme, samt tager køn og seksualitet op. Hvor godt disse emner håndteres kan diskuteres.

Eng:
It's been several years since I've read this books so I won't be able to make an adequate review, but I wan't to warn possible readers that there is several instances of rapes throughout this book. The book itself deals with subject such as rape, pedophilia, sexism, gender, and sexuality (though I don't remember how well it handles it).

[Lindvall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was surprised by the amount of, for lack of more adequate prhasing, "sexual content" in the book. Re-reading it I was fairly entertained for the bigger part of the novel but I also noticed how the chapters that are rather long and stretched worsened the overall experience. Furthermore there are a few too many repetitive descriptions that I probably overlooked as a child but found to be a nuisance now that I am older.
The story is really sweet and contains so many themes that are abstract and probably unnoticed by children - or well at least me reading as a child did not comprehend these lines.

Well the obvious ones are growing up, (un)equality between sexes, (homo/hetero)sexuality) along with other subtle ones.

[Cameo · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's well written like always, but it just hasn't got the grip-your-heart-and-attention like her warrior series - which was absolutely amazing! In this one the plot is stretched too long and you get a feeling Iljana is a little religiously disturbed and without much of a person to her name. But then again the book is about growing up and finding your place in the world... but still. And okay read, but I will always recommend new readers of Ms. Josefine to pick up the warrior series first.

[Sidsel Sander · Rating 4 out of 5]

En god ungdomsbog, som godt nok ender vel romantisk efter min smag, men respekt for at den har alternative seksualiteter med, der ikke nødvendigvis er kønnede ... og kvindelig masturbation. Det er vigtigt at unge piger læser, at det er en hel naturlig ting.

[Marianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book was okay and the plot was also okay