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Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan

5 reviews

lunep's review against another edition

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adventurous 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? Yes

3.5

 Resolution for 2024: start writing at least a couple lines per book

I really liked the second half but I had started to get bored at the end of the first half. This one was different from the first two in that it didn't start as slow as the other ones, in fact, the expedition started pretty quick, but when the trouble started to arise it started to get a little dull. 
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kbz_22's review

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I just finished "The Voyage of the Basilisk" by Marie Brennan, and I've got some thoughts to share. I'd give it a solid 4/5 stars.

So, here's the deal: this book starts off kinda slow. It's all about setting the stage for the big voyage. At first, I was like, "Come on, let's get to the action." But then, once they actually set sail, things started to pick up.

The adventure really kicks in once they're out at sea, and it becomes more exciting and impressive. You get to see the characters in their element, dealing with all kinds of challenges. The descriptions of the places they visit and the dragons they encounter are vivid and captivating.

So, yeah, it might take a bit to get going, but if you stick with it, "The Voyage of the Basilisk" becomes a thrilling and adventurous ride that's totally worth the slow start. If you're into maritime adventures and discovering strange dragons in uncharted waters, this one's for you.
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ailsaod's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful slow-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

This book took me a while because it has a very slow start. I put it aside for almost a year after reading about a quarter but after I picked it up again the plot got going and I had a great time! This book introduces my favourite character in the series - Suhail - who is just the best!? Like he's just such a nice person?? He reminds me of a more cheerful version of Tharkay from the Temeraire series. This book also delves a bit into different cultures' ways of treating gender while still being fairly true to history which was just really nice to see. I really enjoy Brennan's way of discussing these topics in a way that is neither blatantly anachronistic nor hostile.

This book was once again a little light on dragons but it had plenty of action and intrigue anyway when Isabella inevitably becomes involved in local affairs.
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flyingryndeer's review

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adventurous funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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achingallover's review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

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