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sarahlreadseverything's review against another edition
3.0
Third in the series... Some of this dragged for me. Though there were definitely some good moments, hoping the next in the series has less movement and more plot.
kestrell's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? N/A
5.0
itsfreelancer's review against another edition
4.0
*prances up and down*
Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.
So.
After the disappointment of the second book, the third one leaves nothing to chance. Temeraire and her rider are coming back home. Well, this time via Europe. That's how the term Eurotrip probably originated. You've got frigid mountains and sweltering deserts to cross, band of feral dragons to pursue, raiders to fight against, face Napoleon.
*calms down*
As I said before, this book has got almost everything right. Faster paced, more gritty wars, heartbreaks and disasters, even James Bond type espionage. Not to mention that Temeraire, the dragon is reading trigonometry.
The first part of the book is a travelogue depicting their adventures as they travel from China to Turkey. The later half is the truth of what they missed while they were at the other end of the world. Napoleon is advancing, one country at a time. It all comes to head at Germany where the Prussians stand down to face the megalomaniac Emperor. But unbeknownst to all, Bonaparte has someone as his advisor. A someone, who can change all the rules in an instant.
For Laurence and Temeraire, good news is a long way coming.
Oh I'd love to go on and on but that would have to include spoilers and I really don't want that. I'm still under the post reading effects. Elevated heart beat and dozens of dragon related thoughts.
Onwards to book 4
*moonwalks across the room*
Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it. Loved it.
So.
After the disappointment of the second book, the third one leaves nothing to chance. Temeraire and her rider are coming back home. Well, this time via Europe. That's how the term Eurotrip probably originated. You've got frigid mountains and sweltering deserts to cross, band of feral dragons to pursue, raiders to fight against, face Napoleon.
*calms down*
As I said before, this book has got almost everything right. Faster paced, more gritty wars, heartbreaks and disasters, even James Bond type espionage. Not to mention that Temeraire, the dragon is reading trigonometry.
The first part of the book is a travelogue depicting their adventures as they travel from China to Turkey. The later half is the truth of what they missed while they were at the other end of the world. Napoleon is advancing, one country at a time. It all comes to head at Germany where the Prussians stand down to face the megalomaniac Emperor. But unbeknownst to all, Bonaparte has someone as his advisor. A someone, who can change all the rules in an instant.
For Laurence and Temeraire, good news is a long way coming.
Oh I'd love to go on and on but that would have to include spoilers and I really don't want that. I'm still under the post reading effects. Elevated heart beat and dozens of dragon related thoughts.
Onwards to book 4
*moonwalks across the room*
ekunes's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
rcrikkit's review against another edition
4.0
Once again, Novik has done amazing things with this alternate universe. The pacing was a little dragging in the second half, but I understood why it was done the way it was. It helps to really understand the circumstances this way. I loved the ending and was actually surprised and pleased! Onward to the 4th book!
dedkake's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
vendea's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty solid, if a bit disjointed due the long expanse of both time and space over which the story takes place. Novik always comes through for a good ending though.