A review by endless_tbr_list
I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle

medium-paced

3.5

Robert Thrax is a dragon exterminator who would really love to just be a prince's valet. Alas, regardless of his hatred for his position, Robert is good at what he does. Therefore, he's the one called in when Princess Cerise needs the castle cleared of dragons so she can properly present herself and her family's home to the visiting Crown Prince Reginald of Corvinia.

What begins as a simple - if lengthy - job at the castle, soon sees Robert wrapped up in a plot to help Prince Reginald slay a dragon of his own. Not one to be left behind, Princess Cerise is determined to join the adventure and ensure that the prince (soon to be her prince) makes it back safely. However, it quickly becomes clear to the band of travelers that dragon hunting is no simple task, and dragons themselves may not be the only thing they have to fear on their journey.

The book is beautifully written, and the story has a wonderful balance of adventure, despair, and sarcasm. Do beware, despite the title, this is no simple humorous fantasy tale - where there are dragons, there is also fire, destruction, and death.

Thank you to Saga Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Perfect for dragon lovers, I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons is out May 14th!