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amybraunauthor's review
5.0
A short, sexy, fun book filled with adventure, science, dragons, and a steamy romance.
The characters have great chemistry and balance each other so well. Natalia is strong and smart, the exact kind of hero I look for in a book. Luke matches her with his loyalty and passion. When they put their heads together, they discover more about the dragons they so passionately care for. And when they put other things together... well, let's just say it's equally as fun! The story is pretty quick so there isn't a whole lot of time for the villains to shine. That said, Renwick did a great job adding in as many twists and revelations as she could.
Short as this story was, I did find that it had some great moments and two characters who you couldn't help but root for. They faced all kinds of challenges and their combined intelligence and passion drove the story. Great for anyone who loves short reads, romances, a hint of fantasy, and dragon-filled adventures.
The characters have great chemistry and balance each other so well. Natalia is strong and smart, the exact kind of hero I look for in a book. Luke matches her with his loyalty and passion. When they put their heads together, they discover more about the dragons they so passionately care for. And when they put other things together... well, let's just say it's equally as fun! The story is pretty quick so there isn't a whole lot of time for the villains to shine. That said, Renwick did a great job adding in as many twists and revelations as she could.
Short as this story was, I did find that it had some great moments and two characters who you couldn't help but root for. They faced all kinds of challenges and their combined intelligence and passion drove the story. Great for anyone who loves short reads, romances, a hint of fantasy, and dragon-filled adventures.
elenikin's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
scribe391's review
adventurous
funny
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
3.5
Set in a Steampunk version of 1885 Scotland, Natalia Zakarova Kinross: Lady Kinlarig is trying to keep her dragon from being sold to Russian scientists that want to experiment on her.
Luke Dryden is a cryptozoologist, who shows up to help out.
The relationship reminded me of Marvel’s Black Widow and Newt Scemander.
Luke Dryden is a cryptozoologist, who shows up to help out.
The relationship reminded me of Marvel’s Black Widow and Newt Scemander.
eowynn01's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Second in a series you wouldn't know. Interesting world, I find myself intrigued and wanting more on this world of dragons and science.
Other then being intrigued, there seemed to be some parts of the story that seemed the writer forgot character sizes and such for ease of story or convenience.
The dragon, I could never gather the size and seemed to change size mid story from page to page to aid in convenience and not development of a stronger story.
Other then being intrigued, there seemed to be some parts of the story that seemed the writer forgot character sizes and such for ease of story or convenience.
The dragon, I could never gather the size and seemed to change size mid story from page to page to aid in convenience and not development of a stronger story.
aquariandancer's review
4.0
Elemental Web Tale Book Three.Five.
Natalia Zakharova Kinross, Lady of Kinlarig, is in hiding from her father's former colleagues. Her current employer has abandoned her to her studies of dragon venom. Natalia's husband was eaten by her dragon, Zia, for attempting to sell the dragon to a reputed black market butcher. When Natalia's former friend and love of her life returns after two years of silence, she has had enough. Luke Dryden has been imprisoned by Russian spies and is too weak to successfully help Natalia, unless she can cure him the way her father cured her.
If you're looking for a story with science, fantasy and dragons, this is the book for you.
Natalia Zakharova Kinross, Lady of Kinlarig, is in hiding from her father's former colleagues. Her current employer has abandoned her to her studies of dragon venom. Natalia's husband was eaten by her dragon, Zia, for attempting to sell the dragon to a reputed black market butcher. When Natalia's former friend and love of her life returns after two years of silence, she has had enough. Luke Dryden has been imprisoned by Russian spies and is too weak to successfully help Natalia, unless she can cure him the way her father cured her.
If you're looking for a story with science, fantasy and dragons, this is the book for you.
marilanoire's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and would totally read another one with the dragons. I wouldn’t mind visiting this universe either, it’s exactly to my taste.
laffingkat's review
4.0
This is the fourth book in Anne Renwick’s The Elemental Web Tales Series, but it is perfectly enjoyable on its own. This was the first book I’ve read from this author, and I was never confused about what was happening.
This was an exciting, quick-paced read in a fun steampunk fantasy setting. I liked both main characters, although I felt like the dragon, Zia, stole every scene that she was in. Characterization was pretty good, although a bit simplistic in that the good guys were really good and the bad guys were really bad and there wasn’t much subtlety in their motivations. Still, I have to admire a couple who falls in love during sword fighting lessons.
I found the author’s writing style slightly awkward and choppy and felt like she relied too much on the use of en dashes, but that’s a matter of personal preference.
This works well as what I refer to as a “popcorn read,” so give it a try if you want a fun read that holds your attention but doesn’t require too much effort. Be aware that there is violence, some coarse language, and a number of sexually explicit scenes.
I received an ARC from the author and volunteered to review it. I noticed a few editing errors that may or may not be corrected in the final version, but they are probably not significant enough to affect most readers’ enjoyment of the story.
This was an exciting, quick-paced read in a fun steampunk fantasy setting. I liked both main characters, although I felt like the dragon, Zia, stole every scene that she was in. Characterization was pretty good, although a bit simplistic in that the good guys were really good and the bad guys were really bad and there wasn’t much subtlety in their motivations. Still, I have to admire a couple who falls in love during sword fighting lessons.
I found the author’s writing style slightly awkward and choppy and felt like she relied too much on the use of en dashes, but that’s a matter of personal preference.
This works well as what I refer to as a “popcorn read,” so give it a try if you want a fun read that holds your attention but doesn’t require too much effort. Be aware that there is violence, some coarse language, and a number of sexually explicit scenes.
I received an ARC from the author and volunteered to review it. I noticed a few editing errors that may or may not be corrected in the final version, but they are probably not significant enough to affect most readers’ enjoyment of the story.
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