A review by laurelbard
Black Powder War by Naomi Novik

adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Another fun installment, this one was not as well paced as the second, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I am intrigued by Tharkay; I hope we see more of him throughout the series! I was also tickled that Laurence met a Sephardic Jew in Turkey.