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A review by bibliophobe
Black Powder War by Naomi Novik
4.0
With the journey to China over, Lawrence receives pressing orders to pick up some dragon eggs in Istanbul. With the importance of dragons to the war, especially new breeds and the possibility of adding a fire breather to the English bloodlines, the crew know that the mission is of utmost importance to their nation.
The only problem with this mission is the great distance and the impossible timeline. With how soon they received the new orders from England, it was quite clear the orders were sent before they reached China, lending to the urgency of the new orders.
In order to reach their goal they have to hire a questionable guide to cover great distances over many deserts on the way to Istanbul. Their new guide disappears without anyone noticing and returns as he pleases. He speaks languages they don't understand and befriends wild dragons. In every way he raises the the suspicions of the whole team. Whose side is he on? What is his objective? Will they reach the eggs in time?
The story is quite enjoyable and fun to read.
To see more reviews check out my blog: This Sporadic Life
The only problem with this mission is the great distance and the impossible timeline. With how soon they received the new orders from England, it was quite clear the orders were sent before they reached China, lending to the urgency of the new orders.
In order to reach their goal they have to hire a questionable guide to cover great distances over many deserts on the way to Istanbul. Their new guide disappears without anyone noticing and returns as he pleases. He speaks languages they don't understand and befriends wild dragons. In every way he raises the the suspicions of the whole team. Whose side is he on? What is his objective? Will they reach the eggs in time?
The story is quite enjoyable and fun to read.
To see more reviews check out my blog: This Sporadic Life