When Women Were Dragons

In this novel, Kelly Barnhill creates a world similar to 1950s America but with a pivotal event known as the Mass Dragoning of 1955, where ordinary wives and mothers transform into dragons.

The story follows Alex Green as she navigates the aftermath of this event, dealing with the consequences of societal silence, family dynamics, and the exploration of women's roles and identities.

The book delves into themes of rage, memory, forced limitations, and the transformation of women into their true selves, challenging the patriarchal norms of the time.