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**3.5 stars**
Really good sequel. In this one, we have Laurence and Temeraire going to China, once it was discovered that Temeraire is a unique breed of dragon that the Chinese keep for the Imperial family. The Chinese are furious that "lowly" Laurence became Temeraire's aviator and demand him back.
The best parts of the book are Temeraire's and Laurence's discussions on freedom. Once Laurence gets to China, he discovers that the Chinese treat their dragons like sentient beings that can make their ...more
Really good sequel. In this one, we have Laurence and Temeraire going to China, once it was discovered that Temeraire is a unique breed of dragon that the Chinese keep for the Imperial family. The Chinese are furious that "lowly" Laurence became Temeraire's aviator and demand him back.
The best parts of the book are Temeraire's and Laurence's discussions on freedom. Once Laurence gets to China, he discovers that the Chinese treat their dragons like sentient beings that can make their ...more

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I got a Kindle a few months ago and immediately searched for free and cheap books. Amazon, in its wisdom, has this book's Kindle version available for free. I got a bunch of free books, finally settled on this book and –– took off on a ride that hasn't stopped yet. I'm done reading the series, but my husband is enthralled.
I inhaled this amazing,journey of imagination and fine writing, soared to the next book, on and on.
"Bet you can't read just one." That's what Amazon is saying with its pricing ...more
I inhaled this amazing,journey of imagination and fine writing, soared to the next book, on and on.
"Bet you can't read just one." That's what Amazon is saying with its pricing ...more

When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo–an unhatched dragon’s egg–Capt. Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and
commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain’s Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against
Bonaparte’s invading forces.
Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British hands–and an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable
be ...more
commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain’s Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against
Bonaparte’s invading forces.
Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British hands–and an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable
be ...more

It was good, but didn't grip me as much as His Majesty's Dragon. Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to reading the next book.
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