'Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons' follows the story of Mildred Percy, a 40-year-old woman stuck in a less than ideal life until a dragon hatches from an egg, leading her on an unexpected adventure. The book showcases Mildred's transformation from a browbeaten spinster sister to a confident and adventurous woman, surrounded by three-dimensional characters and a well-paced plot. The writing style is described as heartwarming, charming, and amusing, with influences of Jane Austen and a touch of How to Train Your Dragon.

Characters:

The characters range from an evolving heroine to a shrewish sister and humorous children, all adding depth to the story.

Writing/Prose:

The prose blends Austen-like characteristics with humor and clever asides, but some find it slow and cumbersome.

Plot/Storyline:

The story follows a spinster inheriting a dragon egg, weaving themes of adventure, familial dynamics, and humor.

Setting:

The setting is 1800s England, combining domestic life with the whimsical introduction of dragons.

Pacing:

The pacing starts slow but becomes engaging, suitable for a cozy narrative.

Notes:

The heroine, Miss Mildred Percy, is a 40-year-old spinster who starts as a mundane caregiver.

Mildred's character evolves from a timid woman to a confident adventurer.

The story mixes fantasy with a historical setting, comparing it to works by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

The book includes humor and clever writing, making readers laugh out loud.

Mildred inherits a dragon egg, which sets off the main adventure.

The story has a heartwarming tone and includes a potential romantic subplot with a local vicar.

The pacing of the book is described as slow at first but improves as the story progresses.

Minor characters are well-developed and add depth to the story.

The author, Quenby Olson, includes engaging asides that keep the narrative interesting but can be distracting for some readers.

The overall themes are about discovering new adventures and the joy of unexpected changes in life.

Has Romance?

There is a potential romantic element involving Mildred and a local vicar, adding a layer of interest to the story.

From The Publisher:

Miss Mildred Percy inherits a dragon.

Ah, but we've already got ahead of ourselves…

Miss Mildred Percy is a spinster. She does not dance, she has long stopped dreaming, and she certainly does not have adventures. That is, until her great uncle has the audacity to leave her an inheritance, one that includes a dragon's egg.

The egg - as eggs are wont to do - decides to hatch, and Miss Mildred Percy is suddenly thrust out of the role of "spinster and general wallflower" and into the unprecedented position of "spinster and keeper of dragons."

But England has not seen a dragon since… well, ever. And now Mildred must contend with raising a dragon (that should not exist), kindling a romance (with a humble vicar), and embarking on an adventure she never thought could be hers for the taking.

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chlane689

Loved It

11 months

Witty; had me laughing out loud. Great storyline of empowerment and adventure.

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Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons

Quenby Olson

Book 1 in the series:Miss Percy Guide