I think I read this book through the wrong filter in my brain, which is why it's taking me so long to figure out a review. Suffice to say, I felt very much that I ought to turn back to page one and begin again. But, not right now.

When Women Were Dragons is a beautiful coming of age story, written with a lyrical style that suits the themes of growing up, unfolding identity, motherhood, and even a bit of the road less traveled. 

It's hard for me to say much more than that, because I think I missed a lot this first time through. It wasn't what I expected, and it was both more and less. 

I loved it. And I plan to reread it this year sometime. (But we all know how that can go...)