Wednesday 10 May 2017

Within the sanctuary of Wings - Marie Brennan

After nearly five decades (and, indeed, the same number of volumes), one might think they were well-acquainted with the Lady Isabella Trent--dragon naturalist, scandalous explorer, and perhaps as infamous for her company and feats of daring as she is famous for her discoveries and additions to the scientific field.

And yet--after her initial adventure in the mountains of Vystrana, and her exploits in the depths of war-torn Eriga, to the high seas aboard The Basilisk, and then to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia--the Lady Trent has captivated hearts along with fierce minds. This concluding volume will finally reveal the truths behind her most notorious adventure--scaling the tallest peak in the world, buried behind the territory of Scirland's enemies--and what she discovered there, within the Sanctuary of Wings. 

My thoughts:
The end.
I am sad to see this series end but as Isabella herself says in her memoirs, the truly interesting parts has already happened. And I will take her word for it.

In this one she braves the highest mountains in the world in search of new dragons. And...oh I can't say but there are secrets, revelations and things I did not see coming! Exciting stuff.

I like Isabella, she so wants to explore and learn new things and here she feels she needs to get out in the field again. Her husband is trying to decipher the Draconian language and is all for a trip too. Aww he is so nice.

I wish I could say more about the journey but trust me, it's a good one. And as always I love the way it is written. It feels so real you know, like this really is a memoir from back in the day.

Conclusion:
This is a great series. It is written as a memoir of an inspiring woman who studies dragons. The world is rich and interesting. And as it now has ended, I do recommend it to all and read them in order so you get all her adventures.

Oh and as always, I love the drawings!


Paperback, 365 pages
Published April 25th 2017 by Titan Books
The Memoirs of Lady Trent #5
Fantasy
For review

45 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you loved this series. It sounds awesome. I'll put this on my TBR. Thanks for putting this on my radar. I'll check out the author too (she is new to me).
    Awesome review. :)

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    1. The author is great, the series is great :D

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  2. Glad you enjoyed this series. Great review.

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  3. You read the most interesting fantasy novels!

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  4. aww need to move this up my TBR now

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  5. Love the cover and since I love dragons this sounds like a great series to me.

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  6. I love these covers so much. Original and beautiful.

    For What It's Worth

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  7. I'm so bummed that I didn't get this one for review. I may have to fix that. :) So glad it ended well!

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  8. Very satisfying to love a series and see it come healthily to an end. Its one I'd be tempted to.

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    1. You really should try it, it is so fun

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  9. These sounds very good. I didn't like the faerie books but I should try these.

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  10. Damn it. I have long wanted to read this series and now It is over and I still haven't started. Hate that.

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    1. At least you would not have to wait for the next one to come out

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  11. Hate when series end but I'm glad it ended well <3

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  12. Right?! There was so much I wanted to say about this book, but too bad nearly everything would be a spoiler. Some huge revelations in this...a surprise worthy of a series finale.

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. I can 't say anything and I want to say SO much

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  13. Glad you liked it! Seems like a good series.

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  14. This looks so good. I really want to try this series.

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  15. I love stories with dragons. This sounds like a really good series. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  16. Glad that you loved these books! I need to read this genre, I am stuck in a genre's box!

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  17. I really need to read this series...sounds so good.

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  18. I have this one my wishlist and fully intend to read them one day :)

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  19. I love dragons. Never knew about this series. Thanks for putting it on my radar. Great review.

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  20. Draaaaagons! Sounds like a solid series.

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  21. I love the idea this one. I'm going to add book one to my TBR. Great review.

    Melanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads

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  22. Oh the ending. Wow. I have three (I think) books in the series. I'll have to get the rest. :)

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