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Dragon 1
by Mel Bridges
Series: Story of the Trung Sisters #1
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on July 30, 2024
Setting: Ancient Vietnam
Genres: YA Historical
Pages: 291
Format: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback
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In a land where freedom is a distant dream, two unlikely heroes, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, rise from the ashes of tragedy to challenge the mighty Chinese Empire.
Join their unforgettable journey as they overcome their differences to unite against all odds. Witness the sisters’ flame of rebellion sweep across ancient Vietnam, leaving an indelible mark on history that will inspire generations to come.
Immerse yourself in an epic adventure where two sisters defy convention and spark a revolution. Ignite your own passion for freedom and self-discovery.
Discover the hidden Dragon within.
With book illustrations, maps, historical notes, and a glossary of Vietnamese terms
Trigger mild violence and animal deaths
Dragon 1 by Mel Bridges tells the story of two sisters overcoming the odds stacked against them to stand up to and fight the Chinese.
Can the Trung Sisters start the rebellion?
Trung Trac
Trung Trac is the older of the two Trung sisters and is the one set to lead her people once her father decides it’s time to step down. Trac is great at learning how to lead their people and deciding on certain things to tell them, like a person in charge needs to do. She is a good character, and I like her flaws as they make her human. Trac also knows her limits and tries to keep people around her who she trusts to help her.
Trung Nhi
Trung Nhi is the baby of them and, unlike her sister, is more into learning how to fight to protect her people. Nhi excels not in the classroom, but in self-defense classes. She also likes to tell her people the whole truth instead of sugarcoating things. I like that about Nhi.
The Story
We watch the Trung sisters grow up to become the young leaders that they were when they led the rebellion. Of the two sisters, Trac is the one who ends up marrying and trying to start a family, while her sister wants to stay single so she doesn’t have to lose anyone. I have to say that I do feel sad for these two young women who had no choice but to live under the oppression of the Chinese rule because of where they lived. Ms. Bridges brings the history of these two sisters to the forefront in this book, and I am kind of sad about what will happen in the second book.
Four Stars
My rating for Dragon 1 by Mel Bridges is four stars. Ms. Bridges’ writing is good, and I do feel bad for the Trung sisters. I recommend this book because it is a great story. With that recommendation, I’d also say to come to this story with an open mind about how Ms. Bridges brings it to life.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Dragon 1 by Mel Bridges.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
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About Mel Bridges
Mel Bridges is a history buff who enjoys reading, writing, poetry, painting, and graphic design. As a first-generation immigrant to the U.S., Mel had the privilege of navigating two cultures – that of her birth country Vietnam and the vibrant communities of both Northern and Southern California, where she has resided for most of her life.
With a foundation in computer science and data science, Mel is uniquely equipped to bring her analytical background to balance her creativity. As a writer, she strives to craft stories capturing the essence of the human experience, even as they transport readers to new worlds and eras. By delving into history and researching real-life events, she aims to breathe life into characters, who face universal struggles within the context of their time period.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2026 Goodreads RC
- 2026 Traveling the World
- 2026 Young Adult Book RC
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