A Natural History of Dragons
2013 • 334 pages

Ratings160

Average rating3.7

15

Love at first sentence!

This book is nothing like anything I've ever read before and yet it has everything that I absolutely love in a novel!
The story is written as a memoir of Lady Trent, a Dragon naturalist. She is one of the most well written characters I've read this year! It took me one single sentence to fall in love with this character.
Sassy old lady telling us her story? YES PLEASE!

This book literally has everything. It's hilarious (had me cackling constantly), it sounds like it's set in the Victorian era (which by the way is one of my favourite settings of all time!), it's filled with adventure, it has a thrilling mystery, it has the most adorable romance, the narrator so witty and such a badass and most importantly (as you've figured from the title) has dragons!

I listened to this on audio (Kate Reading is the narrator so I just HAD to check it out) and it truly enhanced my reading experience. I couldn't imagine a more perfect portrayal of Lady Trent's character and voice. It was absolutely phenomenal! If you decide to pick it up (if you're still undecided, drop me a message and I'll convince you to pick it up) please please consider the audiobook. It's perfect!!!

December 19, 2021