Book Club Discussion: When Women Were Dragons

Book Club Discussion: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

This month, we’re stepping into a world of fire, fury, and fierce transformation with When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill—a bold and tender story that reimagines the female coming-of-age experience in a world where women literally take flight.
Set in an alternate 1950s America, the novel explores what happens when thousands of women spontaneously transform into dragons and the silence that follows. Through the eyes of young Alex Green, we’ll unpack themes of feminism, repression, power, and what it means to claim your voice.

Join us for an open and curious conversation with fellow readers. Whether you devoured the book or are still processing it, you’re welcome here. Bring your reflections, your questions, and your fire—we’re excited to hear what this book sparked in you.