Review – Dragon Slippers (Dragon Slippers, Book 1) by Jessica Day George (5/5 stars)

Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Fantasy
Length: 336 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Release Date: April 1, 2007
ISBN-13: 978-1599900575
Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Dragon Slippers series
Source: Bought for Kindle
Rating: 5/5 stars

“Poor Creel. She can’t believe her aunt wants to sacrifice her to the local dragon. It’s a ploy to lure a heroic knight so that he will fight the dragon, marry Creel out of chivalrous obligation, and lift the entire family out of poverty. Creel isn’t worried. After all, nobody has seen a dragon in centuries.

But when the beast actually appears, Creel not only bargains with him for her life, she also ends up with a rare bit of treasure from his hoard, not gold or jewels, but a pair of simple blue slippers-or so she thinks. It’s not until later that Creel learns a shocking truth: She possesses not just any pair of shoes, but ones that could be used to save her kingdom, which is on the verge of war, or destroy it.”

This is the first book in the Dragon Slippers series and was a fantastic YA adventure fantasy. I loved the characters, the magic, and the dragons a ton.

Creel is offered as a sacrifice to a dragon because her aunt wants a noble boy to come and rescue her and make the family rich. The dragon however can’t be bothered with Creel and offers her a counter deal. When Creel chooses a pair of beautiful blue slippers in exchange for leaving the dragon alone she has no idea of the events she has triggered.

This book was very well written, flowed nicely, and was easy to read. I really enjoyed Creel and many of the side characters as well. Creel is a strong heroine that is still fairly realistic and I really engaged with her and admired her.

The story is also very entertaining and well done. I loved the dragons a ton!

Overall this was a very fun read that I enjoyed immensely! I would recommend to those who enjoy fantasy adventure and dragons. I do think this book is geared a bit more toward young women/girls but there are some great male characters in here too. I definitely plan on continuing the series to see what Creel and Luka get into next!