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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lots more drama and political maneuvering than I expected, but still entertaining. One of the most delightful aspects of the first book was Laurence and Temeraire's relationship. So I do hope that the next books get back to adventuring and tone down on the scheming.
Spoiler
I was really disappointed at how fraught their relationship became in this second installment, constantly undermined by nearly everyone in authority.
I can't exactly call these books "cozy fantasy" given the backdrop (the Napoleonic wars) and frequent violent action, but honestly the relationship between Lawrence and Temeraire gives me the same, wholesome, soulful rest and comfort
Definitely had a “filler episode” vibe to it. Still planning to give the third book a try, though. This installation added a layer of complexity to the world building by comparing the treatment of dragons in different parts of this parallel universe, and I’m interested to see where Novik takes the story once in the third book.
slow-paced
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated