Reviews

The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan

bmcche's review against another edition

3.5

Not as enjoyable as the first, but the ending had me hooked. 

8ekka's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

kel5190's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

sweekune's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

⭐ 5/5 ⭐ 

Audiobook narrated by Kate Reading.

Onto book two, and this is one of my favourites in the series. It's fast paced and adventurous. Isabella and her companions travel to Eriga to study the local dragons and end up in a tropical swamp. They somehow become embroiled in local warfare and international relations. 

- I adore Isabella's growth during this book. She becomes more mature and her experiences force her to do some introspection. Particularly, I empathise with her experiences of postnatal depression and grief.

- The settings in the book are so vibrant and immersive. I especially enjoyed the descriptions of the swamp and its ecosystems. Also the Cataract would described in the most gorgeous way and I'm sad I cannot visit that place.

- The cultures in this books are really well done and I appreciate how Brennan has described  each and their conventions and ways. It brought the people to life.

An excellent sequel that is thoroughly immersive and enjoyable whilst also setting up well for the rest of the series.

jordi_bean's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

imyril's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

katkat5's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

indy_rose's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

mels_reading_rook's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars

twinsunplus1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0