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lunep's review against another edition
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Violence, War, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Gun violence, Animal death, and Gore
Moderate: Death, Deportation, and Kidnapping
Minor: Alcohol, Xenophobia, Murder, Grief, and Death of parent
Additional moderate TW: Amputationkbz_22's review
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Animal cruelty, Gore, Kidnapping, Violence, and Animal death
proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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? Yes
4.0
6 years after her trip to Eriga it's time for Isabella to do another science journey. This time she goes on the ship The Basilisk to travel the world, and she's bringing her 9 year old son Jacob with her. Isabella examines which breeds are related to dragons, and she also wants to know if anyone ever managed to tame them.
New adventures for Lady Trent (although she's still Mrs Camherst)! As usual she gets mixed up in different things, and has one or two encounters with death. A slightly unexpected ingredient is that Isabella at one time is forced to marry a woman in order to continue her research. I liked that it wasn't such a big deal that two women were getting married. I also enjoyed that we got to know the son Jake (Jacob). Not much of a surprise that he seems to have inherited his mother's adventurous nature, but he’s more interested in being a sailor than to study dragons or any other scientific work. I'm really looking forward to continue this series!
New adventures for Lady Trent (although she's still Mrs Camherst)! As usual she gets mixed up in different things, and has one or two encounters with death. A slightly unexpected ingredient is that Isabella at one time is forced to marry a woman in order to continue her research. I liked that it wasn't such a big deal that two women were getting married. I also enjoyed that we got to know the son Jake (Jacob). Not much of a surprise that he seems to have inherited his mother's adventurous nature, but he’s more interested in being a sailor than to study dragons or any other scientific work. I'm really looking forward to continue this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cultural appropriation and Animal death
ailsaod's review
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, War, and Injury/Injury detail
jessthanthree's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Sexism
Minor: Racism and Violence
achingallover's review
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
szuum's review
adventurous
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Misogyny
the_escapist's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
In this third instalment, Isabella & co voyage across the seas to study giant sea serpents and investigate how closely they’re related to other dragon species.
It’s fairly optimistic in tone, very adventurous (remains me of Around the World in 80 Days in some aspects), and the writing style is elegant without being dense. There’s a lot of humanity to it without overlooking the more negative aspects, and there are nice friendships that develop along the way. There’s also explorations of different cultures, a tiny bit of archaeology, sprinkles of humour, and the pacing is medium-slow. I should probably point out that the focus is very much on the journey and adventure rather than just the dragons or the characters though.
This has been my favourite in the series so far. Loved some of the new characters who were introduced (and hope to see them again later in the series), and I love all things underwater, and I ended up even more satisfied than I was expecting on that front. A very solid and fun read overall, with a few laughs and slow but satisfying character development.
Another thing – how great is it to have a book for an adult market which has illustrations inside? I wish more books did this because it adds such a nice touch to the reading experience, especially in this genre where the only illustration you usually get is a map at the start.
It’s fairly optimistic in tone, very adventurous (remains me of Around the World in 80 Days in some aspects), and the writing style is elegant without being dense. There’s a lot of humanity to it without overlooking the more negative aspects, and there are nice friendships that develop along the way. There’s also explorations of different cultures, a tiny bit of archaeology, sprinkles of humour, and the pacing is medium-slow. I should probably point out that the focus is very much on the journey and adventure rather than just the dragons or the characters though.
This has been my favourite in the series so far. Loved some of the new characters who were introduced (and hope to see them again later in the series), and I love all things underwater, and I ended up even more satisfied than I was expecting on that front. A very solid and fun read overall, with a few laughs and slow but satisfying character development.
Another thing – how great is it to have a book for an adult market which has illustrations inside? I wish more books did this because it adds such a nice touch to the reading experience, especially in this genre where the only illustration you usually get is a map at the start.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Violence
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, and Misogyny
ellanarose'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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Misogyny
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