I thoroughly enjoyed this story—a sort of fantasy who-done-it, that's also somewhat reminiscent of Puss in Boots, except all mixed up.
Elodie is seeking an apprenticeship but comes to the city woefully unprepared. Instead of getting to pursue her dream of becoming an actress, she finds herself destitute and alone. The dragon, Meenore, takes her in as its assistant, to help it solve mysteries and find lost objects. She ends up embroiled in a complex plot and needs to use all of her wits, and her acting talent, in order to sort out who is actually good, and who is the foe intent on murder. In the process, she finds friendship where she least expects it, and comes to realize that goodness and evil come in all shapes and sizes.
Category: YA Fantasy