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cbalbera's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
signe2407's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
laurentined's review against another edition
Have loved others series of Novik's and really wanted to enjoy flintlock era dragons but this just isn't up to par with her other work and I was struggling to get invested. Main character is lacking in personality and motivation really badly.
merelmerijn1990's review
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
losthought323's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
myngerrys's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
emmy_readz's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I would almost give it a 5 if it weren't for the authors voice. The plot, characters, and action are top-notch. However, the dry, almost non-fiction style writing Novik uses makes it challenging to get through. I'm glad I read this on my Kindle because I looked up the definition for at least 10 words a chapter. Speaking of chapters, boy, are they long, which did not encourage me to keep going between lulls in big scenes. There were big gaps in places where more emotional and descriptive language could have completely changed it. The last scene with Levitas made me sad but written with more beautiful prose, and I would have been utterly destroyed. I am obsessed with Temeraire and Lawrence's relationship, and I'm excited to see their future adventures. I just wish the writing was more emotional and descriptive
heathenhearted's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
faymus1985's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0