Honestly, I know this is being comped as "Fourth Wing meets Babel," and though I haven't read Babel, the only thing this book really has in common with Fourth Wing is the dragons. And even then, we don't necessarily see a lot of character interaction with the dragons until the end. Just something to keep in mind if you're picking it up for that reason!

Set in a post-WWI Britain but with dragons, I was hooked in this from the beginning. Williamson has crafted characters that are morally complex, making decisions that maybe aren't always the best. The book itself starts of with a bang, drawing you in with the action and following with the political intrigue and academic nature of translating. Personally, I found those things interesting, but there is a bit a lull in the middle as they explore the intricacies of the dragon language. However, the ending will definitely make it difficult to put down.

It seems like there will be another book in the series, as the ending is left open for another story (personally, I am hoping there is more!). If you like historical fantasy and rebellion stories where the protagonist slowly learns about the reality of her world, then this is definitely the book for you.