Williamson's engaging novel highlights the conflict between Vivien's choices and how her decisions deeply affect who she becomes. Its characters offer a vivid glimpse into the themes of societal inequality, the complexity of translation, and above all forgiveness. -- Booklist "Friendship, romance, and the intricacies of linguistics and militant espionage infused with a dystopian vibe and a heavy dose of dragons wrap up this sweeping epic of treachery, desperation, and ambition." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for A Language of Dragons: "This novel is a must-read, offering both a gripping plot and a meditation on the importance of words and empathy in a fractured world." -- School Library Journal (starred review).