I feel similarly about this one as I do about the first one- it is slow, BUT I also really like the setting. We get to see new regions and peoples in this book and get some evolving science and technology along with politics, and most importantly: new dragons!

Isabella got to come into her own as a scientist in this book and I enjoyed the addition of Natalie as a character and Isabella’s evolving relationship with Tom Wilker. Isabella is still reckless, but I think somewhat less stupidly so in this book.

I listened to the audiobook once again, which was excellent. My spouse listened along with me- he had no problem following it without having read the first book.