A review by mozbolt
In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan

adventurous funny informative lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

This series has fully integrated archeology and romance in the fourth book, each one continuing an ongoing story that feels like a true memoir. I absolutely adore Isabella, especially as she gives less and less of a care about how she is perceived as she explores and researches dragons and the Draconian people. There was quite a bit of close-up dragon time in this one, as the breeding and hatching of dragons by humans is brought into the conversation. The romance was subtle throughout the whole series, and yet so obvious. Just two extremely analytical, pragmatic individuals falling in love based off mutual respect and attraction toward each other's passions and intelligence. Absolute gold and my favorite installment in the series.