A review by unintentionallyasymmetric
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik

adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I loved this book so much more than I expected. "Master and Commander with dragons" didn't really appeal to me, but there is so much softness and emotion in this story. The bond between Temeraire and Laurence develops so quickly but deeply that it adds emotional weight to every scene. My expectations were subverted in the best way in many places, such as the reason for the secrecy around the Aerial Corps' training. For me there was at least one truly heartbreaking scene, and Novik writes actions scenes so well that I was on the edge of my seat for many of the battles. I loved it.
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