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I think Lady Trent's character and motives were well developed and other characters were as well, all except Jacob. More about Jacob could have been added to the book without being too much. If you like world building, skip this one, the world building wasn't great.

This is a slow burn than everything happening in the last 50 pages of the book. The way it concluded it could easily be a build up to the next book or enough closure to be left as a standalone.

miss_majuu's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5/5

I really enjoyed this! I would've preferred if the story was more about Isabella becoming the acclaimed scholar she is later known for.
Oh well that's hopefully what the sequels will be about.

sweekune's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.5

⭐ 4.5/5 ⭐

Audiobook narrated by Kate Reading.

This series has a place in my heart and it's been a few years since I read it so decided to revisit. We follow Isabella, a young upper class women in an analogue of Victorian England as she starts her adventurous career studying dragons. The books are told as a set of her memoirs.

- This book is a slow start as Isabella's childhood is described. When I read this the first time I remember it took me a while to get through but on reread I very much enjoyed it and the set up for what occurs later in the book and series.

- The main adventure of the book takes place in rural Vystrana (Russia/Eastern European inspired region) where Isabella joins a party research Rock Wyrms. I love how Brennan brought the region to life and dropped in details that added to the ambience.

- Isabella is both amazing and fun but also frustrating and naïve. I love her character but did occasionally wish to hit her over the head to beat some sense into her. Kate Reading gave her so much personality and vibrance and made the listening experience excellent.

A historical sci-fantasy that captured my heart again. Would recommend to those who enjoy historical fantasy, a charismatic female protagonist and speculative science of mythological creatures.

majikal's review

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adventurous lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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