Reviews

Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan

mxknits's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious fast-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

5.0

raisinsreads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring tense fast-paced

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

5.0

callunavulgari's review against another edition

5.0

Going into this series all those months ago, I could have never predicted this ending. The discoveries that were made over the years, all the tantalizing glimpses of this intriquitely carved world of Brennan's, even the relationships that have come so far were all exquisite parts of one fantastic story that took me on a journey right alongside Lady Trent.

There were tears in my eyes during several parts of this book (the reunions, my god, the reunions!) and over all, I was very pleased by this excellent ending. Thank you, Marie Brennan. I wish more people discovered this series, because it's truly a treasure.

sophiie's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.0

lsparrow's review against another edition

4.0

I liked where the final book of this series went - the last volume I was loosing a bit of my initial level of interest which I felt I got back in this installment.

rani_reeds's review

adventurous inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

amybraunauthor's review against another edition

5.0

I wasn't sure anything could top my love for IN THE LABYRINTH OF DRAKES. Boy, was I wrong! This was easily one of the best stories in the entire fantastic series. I honestly could have read more and more about it, since the twist took me completely by surprise, and I couldn't stop loving it.

Watching the characters combine their passion for discovery with their love for adventure is one of the highlights of the book, as it has been in the entire series. This took those loves to new heights and unparalleled dangers. It's difficult not to discuss the twist that occurs at the middle of the book, but suffice to say, it's not what anyone will expect and will hook your interest until the very last page.

There were scenes at the beginning that seemed to go nowhere, but turned out to be pivotal. I'm truly going to miss Isabella, Suhail, and Tom. Their enthusiasm and intelligence make them unique to the genre, and the lore of dragons is unlike anything I've encountered, especially in this particular book.

I truly believe these books need more love out in the world, and encourage everyone with a love of dragons, adventure, and intelligent and strong female characters. Seriously, pick the entire first book up and fall in love with this series as much as I did.

akrachel's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

laellyra's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

romy91's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny 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

5.0

A thoroughly enjoyable read. The final instalment of Lady Trent’s memoirs did not disappoint. I love the way each book has its own unique setting allowing them to sit comfortably together rather than merge into one story. A satisfying conclusion to a brilliant series.