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A review by proudtobeabookaholic
The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
[Some spoilers if you haven't read the first book!]
Three years after her journey to Vystrana Isabella Camherst (now a widow) yet again sets out on an expedition to study dragons - to her family's horror. This time she travels to Eriga, in hopes of seeing several draconinan species. It becomes a pacey journey in many ways, and Isabella and her companions also have to face the strenuous heat, tropical diseases, palace intrigues and other cultures customs.
I rarely ever continue with the next book in a series right away, I usually want to read at least a couple of other books in between. But now I felt that I really wanted to stay with Isabella and in this world for a while longer!
I'm happy that Isabella continues to be unconventional, even if it means leaving her 2 year old son behind. She admits that even though she loves her son she loves dragons more. Of course she gets a lot of resentment over this, but as she explains: if a man leaves his child behind noone raises an eyebrow. Unfortunatly, this approach hasn't changed much...
Isabella gets to experience a lot of adventures in this book, and sometimes I wonder how on earth she's going to survive. She's put through a lot, both physically and mentally, but she is determined to continue her work. This book is a bit more political than the first, and I have to admit that I don't always follow everything, but it doesn't really concern me. Kate Reading continues her excellent narration and I'm looking forward to continue to listen! But this time I will read some other books first.
Three years after her journey to Vystrana Isabella Camherst (now a widow) yet again sets out on an expedition to study dragons - to her family's horror. This time she travels to Eriga, in hopes of seeing several draconinan species. It becomes a pacey journey in many ways, and Isabella and her companions also have to face the strenuous heat, tropical diseases, palace intrigues and other cultures customs.
I rarely ever continue with the next book in a series right away, I usually want to read at least a couple of other books in between. But now I felt that I really wanted to stay with Isabella and in this world for a while longer!
I'm happy that Isabella continues to be unconventional, even if it means leaving her 2 year old son behind. She admits that even though she loves her son she loves dragons more. Of course she gets a lot of resentment over this, but as she explains: if a man leaves his child behind noone raises an eyebrow. Unfortunatly, this approach hasn't changed much...
Isabella gets to experience a lot of adventures in this book, and sometimes I wonder how on earth she's going to survive. She's put through a lot, both physically and mentally, but she is determined to continue her work. This book is a bit more political than the first, and I have to admit that I don't always follow everything, but it doesn't really concern me. Kate Reading continues her excellent narration and I'm looking forward to continue to listen! But this time I will read some other books first.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Kidnapping