The Dragons Club

A heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows Faith, who struggles with her sister's drug addiction. In a bid to save her scholarship, she is sent to a teen support group called The Dragons Club where she forms unexpected friendships. Told in verse, this is a hard-hitting read that explores the effect of drug addiction on an addict's nearest and dearest.

I really appreciate the book's focus on an addict's loved ones and what they go through, which I feel is a lesser-known perspective. Despite being a quick read, it covers difficult topics extensively. This novel-in-verse also teaches valuable lessons such as the importance of boundaries and self-love without coming across as preachy.

I wish we got to hear more from other members of The Dragons Club. I felt really bad for Finn but at the same time, it's realistic take on how sometimes people are just dealt a shitty hand.

Thank you NetGalley and West 44 Books for an advanced digital copy of The Dragons Club.

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This story follows Faith Navarro. Faith got a scholarship to an arts High School for violin. She has been struggling with her sister’s drug addiction as it’s caused her to miss school too many times. To try to save her scholarship, she is sent to a teen support group called the Dragon Club. Throughout this read we explore the effects of drug addictions on an addicts close friends / family.

Overall I enjoyed this book. It is a pretty quick read, so if you aren’t wanting a lengthy story this is a good one to try out. I like how the book focuses on an addicts loved ones as you don’t see that side too often in books.

I feel this is an important read for those that have dealt with knowing someone or seeing a family member deal with drug addiction or households with substance abuse. Nearly half of U.S families have a family member or close friend who is addicted to drugs or has been in the past.

I liked this. It was sad but necessary.
I like books written in poetry,
Some of the poems hit me face first with emotions.
I have been through a lot of these same feelings and situations.

I think if I read a book like this a few years ago it would have helped.
You do feel alone and helpless when a family member chooses their addiction instead of you.

I think this would be a good read for a lot of teens. To help them know they aren't alone, or at fault.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read and review this book. The Dragons Club is a young adult book about the main character Faith, and follows her struggles with her sister's drug addiction. This was a hard hitting book. I like how Cyn writes emotions and sisterhood. My sister was addicted to heroine, so reading this book was very relatable and hard to read. I like that this book was written from the addict's family and friend's perspective; I haven't seen that often.