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After reading the first book in this series, I didn't want to let go of the characters! I absolutely loved the way the author drew such wonderful pictures with his words. My son gave me the first book of the series for a present, and much to my surprise, I loved it. I have never enjoyed the fantasy genre before. But I bought this second in the series, and was not disappointed. Now I can't wait to get my hands on the third in the series! (p.s. my son thinks his mom is 'way cool' for even trying the book, much less really enjoying it! If you can manage to suspend your reality for moments here and there, this is an excellent book to explore.
I have just finished reading the "Throne of Jade" by Naomi Novik, after reading her first novel in this series "His Majesty's Dragon". This second installment in this series blends seamlessly with the first. It is not a stand-alone novel, but instead must be read after the first to understand all the nuances and references. Novik's writing is vivid and thrilling. You find yourself reading with your breath held waiting for what will come next, but the writing is so good that you do not skip ahead. This is a refreshing take on dragons and their involvement with our traditional past. The characters are winning and diverse. If you like dragons, you must read this series.
I read the entire series of books years ago, and I recommended them to my son who is also loving them. He’s on book 2 right now. If you like fantasy and dragons you would love these books as the dragon speaks French.
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I love the entire temeraire series. Naomi Novik is an excellent crafter of characters and world both. In this book we see Temeraire really starting to come into his own and develop self awareness.
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A very good follow to Naomi Novik's original new Temeraire series. While the first book was packed with aerial combat(dragon style), this second installment focuses more on the personal development of her characters. This will in the long run allow her following installments to the series to have more action, but allow deeper meaning and understanding of the actions of her characters. Bought the first book in the series for the intriguing new take on the dragon genre and was immediately hooked. So there was never really any choice as to getting the second or not. EBay was the first place I found it as it is with many other things.