Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (by Alison Goodman)
common sense media says
Violent China-influenced fantasy led by strong girl hero.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this book gets very violent and gory near the end, though this violence takes place in a fantasy setting. Also, one major character is a eunuch and another is a transsexual, both of which are accepted in the fantasy culture of this story, as are the rigidly maintained gender roles. There's an attempted rape and references to menstruation and castration. Readers may be excited that this series starter has a female protagonist, and have fun comparing European- and
Asian-influenced fantasy.
Educational value:
Families can compare European- and
Asian-influenced fantasy. They can also debate whether there is any difference between realistic violence and fantasy-based violence.
Asian-influenced fantasy. They can also debate whether there is any difference between realistic violence and fantasy-based violence.
Positive role models:
Readers may be pleased that it's Eon who leads this fantasy tale. Not only is she physically handicapped, she is also secretly a girl.
Violence:
A lot, and, especially in the climactic battles, which are quite graphic and bloody. A man is stabbed and can see his own guts, another is stabbed in the throat; descriptions of beheaded bodies, old men kicked to bloody pulps, graphic sword battles and killing, torture; a man is held down and stabbed through the hand. Teens and adults are punched and kicked. A man forces himself on a teen girl, kisses her, pulls her clothes off, and nearly rapes her.
Sex:
Much talk of, and characters who are, eunuchs, mentions of castration and gelding, and another major character who is transsexual. References to menstruation.
Language:
One use of "bitch."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
A girl takes one drug to prevent menstruation, and another that has effects and side-effects similar to performance-enhancing drugs. Teens drink wine and get drunk
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Hennadragon
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Great book!!! <3ed it!
If your kid is an advanced reader and can understand the material, a great read. Again, know your kid.
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Ladypurple
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
I love dragons so I found this to read. I did get confused at times and re-read but I still like it. I can't wait for her next book to come out. Although, I was a bit disturbed by the whole... rape part.
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TheZebraReviewer
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
I was not impressed.
I began reading this in the 6th Grade and honestly didn't think much of it. Its exciting moments were less than adequate and its general theme was just plain strange. Honestly, if you're a male like me and are not interested in reading about some "chosen" girl getting naked then don't even bother with this book.
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