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You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk of one's life—is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .

All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.

Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.

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Ch 3 (view spoiler)[Very sweet of her father to find a group of men that at least share her interest<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

ch 6 their banter is funny haha

ch 11 - I need to see where my wings can carry me 😩

When it gets going it really gets going! I'm already on ch 20 somehow

ch 22 (view spoiler)[I feel that desire to end that man. sigh<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

Their love 💞

ch 23 (view spoiler)[💔 I can't believe he died!<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

End (view spoiler)[a babyyyy<\spoiler>

I am definitely looking forward to continuing this series. The MC is fuuny and strong 💪🏾. Good for herrrr (hide spoiler)]

Dee Dee wrote: "End a babyyyy

I am definitely looking forward to continuing this series. The MC is fuuny and strong 💪🏾. Good for herrrr"

yay! I liked it too, I hope the other books are just as fun. (view spoiler)[Super sad about Jacob though (hide spoiler)]

I took notes but did not mark what chapter they came from and the library book has long since been returned. So lets see if I can somehow still make them make sense without spoiling.

Childhood Isabella's Brother - (view spoiler)[."When Andrew heard of my bloody endeavours behind the hayrick, he was impressed as only an eight-year-old boy can be, and insisted I keep the knife as a trophy of my deeds" This was after the bird dissection and it was super cute. I love her relationship with her brother. (hide spoiler)]

Music Lessons - "I would say my playing suffered from the distraction, but it is difficult for something so dire to grow worse." 🤭

ahaha that was funny

Last days at home, Isabella's dad - (view spoiler)[Her father is so sweet. I was not expecting him to care so much for her. I like that he knew all along about the dragon book❤️
"After our conversation in my sitting room, I had demoted my father from minor pagan god to well-meaning ogre". (hide spoiler)]

Jacob comes to Isabella's House - (view spoiler)[The proposal was SO awkward! I almost died of second hand embarrassment. (hide spoiler)]

Isabella's Dad Gives a Gift - (view spoiler)[When he brought her the book before the wedding 😭
“I purchased that book for you,�� Papa said, “despite knowing it might result in trouble. As it has led you to happiness, I believe you should have it.�� (hide spoiler)]

"the one part of my brain that remained detached enough to observe this scene was disgusted at how badly I was handling it. I am grateful to that little corner of my brain, for it shamed me into better effort." 🤭

Quotes Re Jacob That Make me Happy:

(view spoiler)[I expected him to protest. But Jacob gave me an amused look and kissed the top of my head. “I knew the moment I saw that rock that you would not rest until you could perch atop it and watch for dragons."

I was seated on a lofty boulder, with the sharp bite of pine sap in my nose and my husband’s arms encircling my shoulders.

Our society did not only dictate the boundaries of my life; it also circumscribed him, saying he would fail as a man and a husband if he permitted me to risk myself in such fashion. (He did so much for her😭)

Now I sat up and twisted to face him, torn between outrage and hilarity. “I’m a pale, sexless runt?!�� (hide spoiler)]

Quote re Isabella's Maid Who I Forgot the Name Of:
(view spoiler)[Why do you want her?�� Jacob asked, once we were alone. “I thought you detested the girl.�� “Less than I used to, and besides, it’s a friendly sort of detestation,��

I like that they became friendly at the end. :) (hide spoiler)]