Upscaled is one of the best books I've read this year so far. It's such an amazing read. I rated it 5 stars because I couldn't put it down. So so good.

4.5 / 5 stars

Upscaled is a cute, humorous spin on the dragon tamer trope. I would've loved this book as an awkward, nerdy middle schooler who was just starting to discover the humor of Monty Python. I thought that the main character, Ailís, was a delightfully precocious child, and that the supporting characters were all well-developed. This was a quick read for me, but I think the pace is perfect for a preteen audience. And, as the author says, there are plenty of nerdy references in the books aimed at us adults as well. I'm curious to see what happens with Ailís and her brother Camaráin in the future.

This was a delightful story about a girl and her dragon with a slight twist. The humour worked really well for the most part but fell flat in certain parts, which is a risk of humourous books. The characters are lovely and fun, even the background characters are unforgettable (like Miss Roisin leading a protest, what?!)
This would work equally well for kids and grown-ups. If you want to buddy read a book with your young one, this is it!