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When Women Were Dragons: A Novel

The first adult novel by the Newbery award-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a rollicking feminist tale set in 1950s America where thousands of women have spontaneously transformed into dragons, exploding notions of a woman’s place in the world and expanding minds about accepting others for who they really are.

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Published May 16, 2023

384 pages

Average rating: 6.59

600 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

ClarissaBrandwine
Jun 05, 2025
6/10 stars
Interesting premise, just needed editing or abridging.
Love2banter
May 23, 2025
10/10 stars
I really loved this one. I listened to it and felt that narrator spoke very slowly. I listened at double speed and didn’t feel overwhelmed by it.
OkayDesirae
Mar 18, 2025
4/10 stars
Disappointing, repetitive, and overall rather boring. I recommend reading something else.
Anonymous
Jan 30, 2025
8/10 stars
I liked this book. It was a girl-powered feminist read, and it was a fun fantasy-perspective on channeling female rage into female joy. When the women dragon, they are following their true selves, without even the sky to limit them! The dragoning was also an obvious allegory to the acceptance of women regardless of assigned gender or sexual preference. The sub plot around Beatrice especially makes this point. I loved the role libraries/the librarian played. Mrs. Gyzinka was a minor character, but she was an interesting one. I would read a prequel to this book based on her story!!
Klabardee
Jan 03, 2025
10/10 stars
I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of this book. As someone who has a deep appreciation for dragons, the author's portrayal of dragons in a feminist context further solidified my love for these mythical creatures. Not only were the concepts and themes of the book relevant and accurate, but the literary expression and writing of these experiences was absolutely stunning. This book evoked a wide range of emotions for me, from dismay to rage to apprehension to frustration to absolute joy and transcendence. It was a beautiful and highly significant read.

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