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I liked this book, but I definitely didn't love it. And I didn't like it as much as I hoped I would either. Despite being titled A Natural History of Dragons, the book feels truer to its subtitle, A Memoir by Lady Trent. There's surprisingly little about the actual dragons or their natural history. I was imagining something more along the lines of the Temeraire series by Naomi Novik, not for the actual dragon characteristics and society, but in that dragons are an integral part of the story. And Lady Trent herself (just Isabella in this book) seems a caricature of the daring Victorian lady rather than a complex character in her own right. I find her forgettable.

But still, I give this 3 stars instead of 2 for some reason...

liedora's review against another edition

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3.0

Interesting little book that definitely reads like someone's memoir. If you enjoy reading memoirs and dragon related books, this might just be the thing for you.

mericherry's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

anniesreads's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective slow-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? No

3.0

katturkey's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

cyborg_oyster's review against another edition

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DNF. Characters are a disappointment and the period is a flat masquerade of stereotype, with the narrator absolutely hyped on that not-like-other-girls juice

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