A review by xavierbonilla
The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us by Steve Brusatte

5.0

Brusatte’s first book, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, is the standard for the history of the dinosaurs. It was always curious to see what the follow up would be for this fantastic book. The Rise and Reign of the Mammals is just as good, if not better, than Brusatte’s first book. He discusses what makes mammals who they are with detailed evidence of jaw structures and body temperature. He continues to dispel the idea that mammals came after non-avian dinosaurs went extinct and how mammals and dinosaurs lived together. This book is extremely well-written and salient because it is our story as mammals. I highly recommend reading this book!