The last third of the book is excellent, but the first two thirds are pointless, tedious setup and rehashing of the previous books. I hope the final book isn't this big of a disappointment, but at least this installment somewhat redeemed itself with a terrific finale.
The last third of this book was a wonderful return to form for the series. There are battles! Hard ethical choices! An intense focus on Laurence and Temeraire, rather than a cast of hundreds (which, given that characterization is one of Novik's weaknesses, I appreciate). I even love one of the new c...
When naval captain Laurence bonded with a dragon egg, he though his life had taken a turn for the worst. But instead, he developed a deep friendship with the dragon. Since then, he and Temeraire have destroyed battleships, foiled invasions, traveled throughout the world and even betrayed their nat...
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