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A review by queerkidreads
Temeraire by Naomi Novik
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I listened to the audiobook while reading along in a physical copy, and my god Simon Vance is a genius. This fact might've made me enjoy it slightly more than I would, had I read it without the audiobook to accompany it, but oh my god. I expected to enjoy it because I love dragons and historical fiction, so a combination of the two sounded right up my alley, but I never expected to enjoy it THIS much. Laurens and Temeraire's bond is so special to me, and I adored how quickly they came to care for one another. Laurens calling Temeraire "my dear"??? Stop?? "I would rather have you than any ship in the navy"?? STOP?? I love them so much. The way Laurens showed compassion towards all the dragons in general was so sweet, and it was really nice seeing how quickly he gained his sense of
belonging around the other aviators.
Characters and banter aside, it was so interesting reading about the aviator system, their ranking, training, their place in society and how the dragons are used in war. Historical fiction can be heavy, especially is based on real events, but this wasn't. I ate it up. Please, sir edward, infodump about the different dragon breads and their abilities some more. Speaking of, I loved how the dragons were fully fledged characters themselves instead of just war machines. Urgh beloveds, BUT ESPECIALLY YOU LEVITAS, YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN MY HEART. Him and Temeraire>>>>
Everyone go read this book NOW, thank you
Characters and banter aside, it was so interesting reading about the aviator system, their ranking, training, their place in society and how the dragons are used in war. Historical fiction can be heavy, especially is based on real events, but this wasn't. I ate it up. Please, sir edward, infodump about the different dragon breads and their abilities some more. Speaking of, I loved how the dragons were fully fledged characters themselves instead of just war machines. Urgh beloveds, BUT ESPECIALLY YOU LEVITAS, YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN MY HEART. Him and Temeraire>>>>
Everyone go read this book NOW, thank you