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Dealing with Dragons
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January 1, 2015
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January 1, 2015

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Ana
June 24, 2011
Love this series.

July 1-2, 2018
I really do love these characters. Don’t like how your life is going? Run away and join the dragons. <3

2022
You know, I really lived for this book when I was a kid and I am still living for it now. Cimorene is the best.
CrystalIsReading on StoryGraph
What a darling, diverting, humorous, sneakily empowering book. I, sadly, did not have access to Dealing with Dragons as a child (I am sure I would have loved it.), but have discovered it as an adult, thanks to Gail Carriger's monthly reading selections, and love it now. Cimorene is a fun, fiesty, intelligent, and resourceful young maiden (not in distress). The friendships she develops (with other females! not about men!) along the way are healthy and helpful, as well as humorous. I love any book ...more
Debbie
Aug 22, 2008 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: humor, fantasy
Book one in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles.

Cimorene is a princess who just doesn't fit in. She hates fancy dresses, tiaras, and embroidery. Tired of not being allowed to be herself, strong-willed Cimorene runs away from home and goes to live with a dragon, Kazul. I love the way Cimorene keeps sending handsome princes packing when they try to rescue her! And, of course, she also saves the dragons when a group of wizards plots against them.

Funny fantasy series that includes many references to fai
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Megan
Jan 05, 2008 rated it really liked it
This reminded me of another childhood favorite, The Ordinary Princess. I love to see empowered young women taking charge of their own lives- brilliant!
Laurie
Dec 07, 2013 rated it really liked it
Shelves: audiobook, 2014
Really delightful fairy tale about a strong independent princess who wants to remain captured by dragons. Great to listen to as an audiobook.
steen
Dec 12, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
This was a fun read featuring an un-princess-like princess and dragons! It went by quickly and I enjoyed the story.
Amanda
Apr 17, 2007 rated it really liked it
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Apr 10, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 4-stars
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Jan 25, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Rose
Dec 03, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: owned-physical
Diana
May 28, 2014 rated it it was amazing
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Aug 07, 2014 marked it as to-read
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Nov 16, 2014 marked it as to-read
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Sep 16, 2015 rated it really liked it
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Mar 20, 2016 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2016
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Apr 18, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Dec 03, 2016 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Jan 18, 2017 rated it it was amazing
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May 17, 2017 marked it as to-read
Alison
Sep 26, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: kids
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Jul 03, 2018 rated it liked it
Shelves: 2018
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Oct 22, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Oct 14, 2019 marked it as to-read-own  ·  review of another edition
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