It is a fact commonly known (to me) that the one thing that can improve any book or book series is in fact a Dragon. I think it's partly because they are just so fantastical that they instantly let you know the kind of world you are in and the level of magic and fantasy... Continue Reading →
Dragon Archaeology, Be still my beating heart! In the Labyrinth of Drakes, Marie Brennan, Book Review
Good morning friends! Yes. We're here again with another excited review about the fourth book in the series 'The Memoirs of Lady Trent' by the phenomenal Marie Brennan. Last time we got very excited about sea travel. This time the archaeologist in me is happy to bring you this review of 'In the Labyrinth of... Continue Reading →
There were Dragons and (almost) Pirates! The Voyage of the Basilisk, Marie Brennan Book Review
Yes we're back with what has swiftly become one of my favourite series to read of all time. The more I read of these books the more I become totally besotted. We've only got two left in the series before it's all over and I may shed a tear! Previous reviews: A Natural History of... Continue Reading →
Review – The Tropic of Serpents (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #2), Marie Brennan
More dragons please. A thunder of dragons and then another thunder of dragons and then at least ten more dragons. If you want to, you can read my review of the first book in this series here (but no obligation). Goodreads Summary: Three years after her fateful journeys through the forbidding mountains of Vystrana, Mrs. Camherst... Continue Reading →
Review – A Natural History of Dragons (The Memoirs of Lady Trent #1), Marie Brennan
Here be Dragons. Here be a happy Judith. Here be a magnificent book. Goodreads Summary: Everyone knows Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. Here, at last, in her own words, is the story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, prospects, and her life to satisfy scientific curiosity; of how... Continue Reading →