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silenceofthreenicks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ayoung720's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
greenbean_christine's review against another edition
3.0
3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I made the mistake of listening this on audiobook because I missed out on the gorgeous BROWN font that is present in the physical book. The physical book also included pictures which I forgot about.
If I had read this physically I feel like my enjoyment would greatly increase, but I guess that's what a book rutt makes you do.
I made the mistake of listening this on audiobook because I missed out on the gorgeous BROWN font that is present in the physical book. The physical book also included pictures which I forgot about.
If I had read this physically I feel like my enjoyment would greatly increase, but I guess that's what a book rutt makes you do.
kalaira's review against another edition
4.0
a bit below 4 stars, rounded up
The pacing was a bit slow, and the constant "oh in my youth i was this but it would change later on" got a tedious, but I'm all here for the scientific breakdown of dragons
The pacing was a bit slow, and the constant "oh in my youth i was this but it would change later on" got a tedious, but I'm all here for the scientific breakdown of dragons
bookishpriest's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This was a fun, easy, summer read. Exactly what the season wanted. Told in the style of a memoir, Lady Trent relates the origins and early experiences that contributed to her obsession with studying dragons.
This is the first book in a series. I haven't read the rest, but understand that they carry on the study of dragons in the world. For those who can't get enough of these fascinating creatures, there's much to learn!
The focus of the book on a fictional version of 19th century scientific inquiry comes with many of the real-world realities of that era. There are moments of racism, classism, and dated scientific method that may not be for everyone.
The narrator of the audiobook, Kate Reading, does a great job and manages to bring the characters to life without being intrusive or silly.
Definitely worth a read if you want some fun, easy fiction and love studying dragons!
This is the first book in a series. I haven't read the rest, but understand that they carry on the study of dragons in the world. For those who can't get enough of these fascinating creatures, there's much to learn!
The focus of the book on a fictional version of 19th century scientific inquiry comes with many of the real-world realities of that era. There are moments of racism, classism, and dated scientific method that may not be for everyone.
The narrator of the audiobook, Kate Reading, does a great job and manages to bring the characters to life without being intrusive or silly.
Definitely worth a read if you want some fun, easy fiction and love studying dragons!
maskofthedawn's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
chloec_m's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ella__carroll's review against another edition
5.0
I’m literally so sad right now but this was so good. Perfect for fans of “Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries,” or “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.” This book was positively delightful (other than the parts that made me SOB), and I MUST devour the whole series immediately.
bluecoyote's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very fun book. The begining was a big of a drag but once you they see their first dragon it picks up to a brisk pace. Id recomend it and i cant wait to read the next book when i get to it next year.