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kacie_marria's review against another edition
4.0
What's cooler than 19th century England with dragons thrown in the mix? Nothing. Dragons are the best.
I had a lot of fun listening to The Dragons of Kellynch! I found myself listening in snatches of free time but that didn't take away from the overall enjoyment. I actually listened to it twice! Let me explain. I have a habit of listening to audiobooks too late at night so I'm ashamed to admit that the first time through was when I fell asleep with it still going, and I unfortunately listened to the ENTIRE audiobook in my sleep...oops
I had a lot of fun listening to The Dragons of Kellynch! I found myself listening in snatches of free time but that didn't take away from the overall enjoyment. I actually listened to it twice! Let me explain. I have a habit of listening to audiobooks too late at night so I'm ashamed to admit that the first time through was when I fell asleep with it still going, and I unfortunately listened to the ENTIRE audiobook in my sleep...oops
ursula_fricke's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hedwigsaardvark's review
5.0
Delightful story as Ann Elliott of Kellynch (Persuasion) develops the ability to hear dragons.
This opens a whole new world to her. It is also something she has in common with her erstwhile love, Captain Wentworth.
The dragons are many and varied. Small and furry, large and scary.
Benjamin Fife does an excellent job as narrator and his dragon voices are brilliant
This opens a whole new world to her. It is also something she has in common with her erstwhile love, Captain Wentworth.
The dragons are many and varied. Small and furry, large and scary.
Benjamin Fife does an excellent job as narrator and his dragon voices are brilliant
rini's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jenbsbooks's review
4.0
I'd discovered the "Jane Austen's Dragon's" books and loved books 1-4. I was pretty happy when I saw there was another installment. My only hesitation was ... I have not read Persuasion. I'm a HUGE Pride and Prejudice fan, and even with the addition of dragons, the first books were really tied to that original story (although they did end up going off in new directions). I wasn't sure how I'd enjoy this without knowing the original story. I had actually read a different re-imagining ([b:For Darkness Shows the Stars|8306761|For Darkness Shows the Stars (For Darkness Shows the Stars, #1)|Diana Peterfreund|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1338529086l/8306761._SY75_.jpg|13155802] based on Persuasion, so I had a general idea of the story from that. I'd actually planned on reading Persuasion first, but I was able to grab this for free (for review) from StoryOrigin and there is a little pressure to complete the read (listen, I got the audiobook ... but did have access to the kindle copy on KindleUnlimited) and get the review done, so I went ahead.
I was a little thrown at the start by Elizabeth, Mary and Anne ... names from P&P, but Elizabeth being an entirely different type of character. This of course is a critique more for Austen's original than Ms. Grace's adaptation. This had a very similar feel to the first books, even though it was based on a different Austen story and the dragons weren't introduced until a ways into the book. Part of the familiarity was also because the narrator (Benjamin Fife) was the same. He has a very distinctive voice (or should I say voice(S) because there are a great many!)
I'm trying to remember how much of the original P&P was wrapped up in the first book. Even not being familiar with Persuasion, I could tell that this installment did not cover that entire book (as our romantic leads have not even come together yet, they are in uncrossed, separate storylines as this book ends). This felt very short - it was over before I knew it! I definitely plan on continuing on ... just debating on whether to read the next book (it is available in KU), consider purchasing the audio (there is no whispersync discount though) or wait a bit and hope that a review copy of that audio comes up ... and maybe I'll read the original Persuasion before that happens!
I was a little thrown at the start by Elizabeth, Mary and Anne ... names from P&P, but Elizabeth being an entirely different type of character. This of course is a critique more for Austen's original than Ms. Grace's adaptation. This had a very similar feel to the first books, even though it was based on a different Austen story and the dragons weren't introduced until a ways into the book. Part of the familiarity was also because the narrator (Benjamin Fife) was the same. He has a very distinctive voice (or should I say voice(S) because there are a great many!)
I'm trying to remember how much of the original P&P was wrapped up in the first book. Even not being familiar with Persuasion, I could tell that this installment did not cover that entire book (as our romantic leads have not even come together yet, they are in uncrossed, separate storylines as this book ends). This felt very short - it was over before I knew it! I definitely plan on continuing on ... just debating on whether to read the next book (it is available in KU), consider purchasing the audio (there is no whispersync discount though) or wait a bit and hope that a review copy of that audio comes up ... and maybe I'll read the original Persuasion before that happens!
constant2m's review
4.0
After introducing dragons to the world of Pride and Prejudice, this newest addition to the series takes us into the story of Persuasion where Anne Elliot has never recovered from her broken engagement with Captain Wentworth. However, when she learns (later in life than is expected) that she can hear dragons and is in line to be the next keeper of the dragon of Kellynch, everything changes. Lady Russell wants her to marry Charles Musgrove, the Blue Order wants her to marry the heir to Kellynch, the heir has other ideas, and Anne just wants to learn more about dragons and this new world where women might be treated as equals to men regardless of marital status. She also learns that she has a voice and can speak up for herself and what is right.
I enjoyed this audiobook a great deal. The narration by Benjamin Fife was superb as always. The characters in the story were definitely Austen's characters, but they developed based on their interaction with the dragons which was interesting to watch. Lady Russell's transformation was particularly surprising and entertaining. It was a bit confusing that Anne's sisters were named Elizabeth and Mary (since the earlier books included sisters Elizabeth and Mary Bennett), but we can blame Austen for that. I loved all the new things still to be discovered about the dragons in this saga and look forward to the rest of the story.
I received a free audiobook from StoryOrigin and have reviewed it willingly.
I enjoyed this audiobook a great deal. The narration by Benjamin Fife was superb as always. The characters in the story were definitely Austen's characters, but they developed based on their interaction with the dragons which was interesting to watch. Lady Russell's transformation was particularly surprising and entertaining. It was a bit confusing that Anne's sisters were named Elizabeth and Mary (since the earlier books included sisters Elizabeth and Mary Bennett), but we can blame Austen for that. I loved all the new things still to be discovered about the dragons in this saga and look forward to the rest of the story.
I received a free audiobook from StoryOrigin and have reviewed it willingly.
momopeach's review
5.0
While I’m pretty sure that the events of The first three books in the series was meant to happen 50 years ago I do hope that we get to see our old Pemberly friends. That being said I have already fallen in love with these new friends and anxiously await the next book. After all any excuse to see Laconia again makes me very happy.
madisonreadsbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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