proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
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
flyingryndeer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Blood
szuum's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Sexism
elenamarmiroli's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
- 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
3.5
Questo volume mi ha convinto maggiormente del precedente, soprattutto a causa della mancanza presente nell'opera precedente e il fatto che in questo volume il suo interesse verso i draghi non sia mai messo da parte.
Rimane anche in questo volume la piega femminista che aveva anche il volume precedente e rimane anche l'impressione di stare leggermente un'opera a metà tra un romanzo storico e un memoir con un pizzico di opera scientifica di divulgazione nel mezzo, cosa che ho gradito.
La storia rallenta un po' dopo la metà della stessa, ma non è mai completamente noisa, riuscendo così a mantenere sempre vivo dell'interesse.
Sono abbastanza curiosa di vedere come progredirà la storia di lady Trent.
Spoiler
di tutta la parte sulla sua vita matrimonialeRimane anche in questo volume la piega femminista che aveva anche il volume precedente e rimane anche l'impressione di stare leggermente un'opera a metà tra un romanzo storico e un memoir con un pizzico di opera scientifica di divulgazione nel mezzo, cosa che ho gradito.
La storia rallenta un po' dopo la metà della stessa, ma non è mai completamente noisa, riuscendo così a mantenere sempre vivo dell'interesse.
Sono abbastanza curiosa di vedere come progredirà la storia di lady Trent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Confinement, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: War
ellanarose's review
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Minor: Blood, Grief, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
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