A review by vdspreads
Black Powder War by Naomi Novik

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I'm surprised how much I've been enjoying this series. What's been surprising to me is that I'm not particularly interested in historical fiction based around actual wars. That's what the Histor Channel is for. 

As far as Will Lawrence and Temeraire, I'm very interested in the Napoleanic Wars. Novik's skill in being a diversified storyteller is amazing. This installation showed travels all over the globe. Grand escapes, loss of friends and comrades, and new ideas and friends are all in this book.