How a Children’s Book About Dragons Changed my Life

[@rockmuncher6969]

Not beating the furry allegations with this one

[@duwanglover3424]

Man I remember reading the first two books as a kid yet was never able to find them so they faded into memory

[@rockmuncher6969]

@@duwanglover3424 peak

[@williamjohnson5540]

Oh my god finally someone else who knows of this series lol. I still have the first five books and I might give it a reread now!

[@Finzombie]

The wings of fire books are honestly peakkk I’ve read all fifteen (plus Darkstalker, the human one, and all the graphic novels) and they’re pretty coolio

[@rockmuncher6969]

@@Finzombie factual. I thought they wouldn’t hold up when rereading but boi was I wrong

[@Finzombie]

@ I honestly really enjoy all of Sutherland’s work, even if they are aimed at a slightly younger audience. Have you read the Menagerie? It’s an interesting urban fantasy trilogy also by her.

[@rockmuncher6969]

@ I haven’t! I’ll have to take a look at it thanks for the reccomendation

[@bovid2750]

something similar I had with this is a game called Mouthwashing. I'm not gonna spoil anything about it just that it has messed me up and is so peak

[@rockmuncher6969]

@@bovid2750 dude I’ve heard great things about mouthwashing. If I end up trying it out I’ll definitely make a video on it, possibly video essay or commentary

[@CreepSteep3]

I feel you with everything you said

[@jumptherooftops6333]

God I haven't thought about wings of fire in years, I still have the series on my shelf

[@im4ft622]

Yeah, it's nice seeing fiction becoming "real" in the sense that it influences us. The best example i can think of is star trek, so many people were inspired to become scientists, engineers, etc. because of it. It even inspired the development of cell phones! Also, wings of fire > warrior cats

[@seanyam9545]

So I'm not the only schizo this whole time? Honestly I think the most powerful thing an author can do to you is inspire you with a character they wrote, which you then instill their personality in your head and let them guide/serve as your moral compass. In the world where alpha male personalities and Tate stans exist, I'd rather have a kid grow up not wanting to disappoint their favourite character.

[@rockmuncher6969]

I love how you bring up the whole alpha male culture. Working with kids, I’ve seen the influence these poor role models can have. Books for young readers have the same potential, so it’s awesome when a well written character can be a better inspiration