I'm a fan of stories that incorporate other well-known stories. In this book, a dragon becomes a lawyer and takes cases involving everyone from Little Red Riding Hood to Rapunzel. I think it would have been better with fewer characters, and if the stories within the story had more details. But it was cute and fun. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Dragon Lawyer : Scales of Justice is a cozy and delightful fantasy read for me. It is have alternative fairytales parodies voices and very promising premises.

The narrative style little bit off and the characters was less flesh out. But I really appreciate the creativity and entertaining ideas from the plot.

Thank you Netgalley and Books Go Social for providing copy of this ebook. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Expecting Publication : 5 May 2024

I found this strange and charming (although possibly in need of another pass). I enjoyed it but am a bit baffled as to who the intended audience is. However, this is an enjoyable story with a likeable protagonist.

I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley ~ All aspects of this review are my honest, unbiased opinions.

I can't tell if I'm confused or disappointed in this book...I think I might have to lean toward both. Initially I was really excited about the premise of this book. It seemed to promise the nostalgia of past fairy tales paired with modern intersectionality and humour. And maybe this excitement was what left me feeling unsatisfied upon reading, but I think there's more to it. This isn't to say that others couldn't enjoy this book, just that it wasn't my cup of tea.

Who is this for?
I feel like this book doesn't know who its readers are, and that leaves its readers confused as well. The writing often fits the stereotypical style of a children's fairy tale, with a simple diction and style — and that's perfectly fine! If you're rocking with child lit, go full tilt into it and know your audience. But when you approach it from that perspective, there are words and phrases that, if left unexplained, make literally no sense to the children that would be reading this book. I'm not sure that children would understand characters with a "diminutive stature" or hearing this quote from the first story:

"Mr Perry, please keep your witness under control and ask her to stick to the salient facts of the case, instead of releasing a stream of invective towards the accused. Her outburst might be prejudicial if she insists on being regarded as a reliable witness."

It just doesn't fit! And yet, if you try to assume that the audience is middle school, YA, or even adult, that doesn't quite work either. The oft-simplistic writing leaves much to be desired for an older audience, and the comedic aspects are definitely pointed toward those who are more naive and young.

As a whole, I found myself confused whether I was reviewing an over-complicated children's story or an over-simplified adult satire.