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Goodreads Synopsis
Dragons. Art. Revolution.
Gyen Jebi isn’t a fighter, or a subversive. They just want to paint.
One day they’re jobless and desperate; the next, Jebi finds themself recruited by the Ministry of Armor to paint the mystical sigils that animate the occupying government’s automaton soldiers.
But when Jebi discovers the depths of the Razanei government’s horrifying crimes—and the awful source of the magical pigments they use—they find they can no longer stay out of politics.
What they can do is steal Arazi, the ministry’s mighty dragon automaton, and find a way to fight…
Review:
This book was so enjoyable and honestly the worldbuilding was just amazing. This book was nothing like I've read before and I'm so happy that I got to read it! It was fast-paced and I quickly found myself absorbed by this world and the story as a whole!
The characters in this book were so easy to like! Jebi, our non-binery main character quickly grew on me. They aren't perfect, they makes mistakes and they are a very ordinary character who is just doing the best they can under the circumstances. They were as realistic as they could be in a book with a mechanical dragon. I also found myself really liking Vei, the prime duelist and Azari and I liked watching their character development throughout the book.
This book was more than an artist trying to do what they think is right, it was also a book about family, imperialism and love. This was my first Yoon Ha Lee and it will not be my last! Phoenix Extravagant was an immersive and compelling read that I recommend picking up!
Rating: 4/5 stars
