Reviews
"A thoroughly absorbing conclusion to this refreshingly different and consistently intriguing pentalogy"-- Kirkus Reviews on Within the Sanctuary of Wings "This mix of scientific and fantastic creatures remains in fine form." -- Publishers Weekly , on In the Labyrinth of Drakes "These chronicles have the power of fabulous and historic voyages, along with a wry wit that refuses to accept the standard notions of any era--past, present, or future."-- Locus on The Memoirs of Lady Trent series "Isabella, Lady Trent, narrates her astounding adventures from volume to volume, blending Victorian pastiche and alternate-world fantasy with a distinctly pulp sensibility...now is the time to get acquainted."--NPR on The Voyage of the Basilisk "Discoveries about the connections between dragons and humans mix with bone-punk technology, and revelations crash like waves in a satisfying conclusion." -- Publisher's Weekly on Voyage of the Basilisk "Smart and nuanced...Overwhelmingly fun and a perfectly delightful [summer] read."-- io9 on The Tropic of Serpents "Uncompromisingly honest and forthright [and] narrated in Brennan's usual crisp, vivid style.... Reader, lose no time in making Isabella's acquaintance." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review, on The Tropic of Serpents "If you've ever secretly wished dragons were real, this story is for you. Fans of Naomi Novik and Mary Robinette Kowal will especially enjoy this book." -- RT Book Reviews on A Natural History of Dragons, "These chronicles have the power of fabulous and historic voyages, along with a wry wit that refuses to accept the standard notions of any era--past, present, or future."-- Locus on The Memoirs of Lady Trent series "Isabella, Lady Trent, narrates her astounding adventures from volume to volume, blending Victorian pastiche and alternate-world fantasy with a distinctly pulp sensibility...now is the time to get acquainted."--NPR on The Voyage of the Basilisk "These chronicles have the power of fabulous and historic voyages, along with a wry wit that refuses to accept the standard notions of any era--past, present, or future." -- Locus on Voyage of the Basilisk "Smart and nuanced...Overwhelmingly fun and a perfectly delightful [summer] read."-- io9 on The Tropic of Serpents "Uncompromisingly honest and forthright [and] narrated in Brennan's usual crisp, vivid style.... Reader, lose no time in making Isabella's acquaintance." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review, on The Tropic of Serpents "If you've ever secretly wished dragons were real, this story is for you. Fans of Naomi Novik and Mary Robinette Kowal will especially enjoy this book." -- RT Book Reviews on A Natural History of Dragons, Beautifully worked and thoroughly engrossing. Fans of this charming series won't be disappointed. - Kirkus Reviews "Discoveries about the connections between dragons and humans mix with bone-punk technology, and revelations crash like waves in a satisfying conclusion. This is a good pick for lovers of Victorian fiction or those seeking a novel approach to dragons."- -Publishers Weekly "These chronicles have the power of fabulous and historic voyages, along with a wry wit that refuses to accept the standard notions of any era - past, present, or future." - Locus
