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D.G.
**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
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Kati
Sep 11, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Sandy
Jun 18, 2009 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: fantasy-thriller
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
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Awallens
Aug 16, 2009 rated it really liked it
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
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Daphne
Oct 01, 2008 rated it liked it
Shelves: own
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. ...more
Lee
Apr 23, 2009 marked it as unclustered
Valerie
Apr 23, 2009 rated it liked it
Heidi
Jan 18, 2010 marked it as to-read
Dori
Mar 04, 2010 marked it as to-read_waiting-for-another-book  ·  review of another edition
Jesslyn
Mar 31, 2010 rated it it was ok
Beth
Sep 26, 2010 rated it really liked it
Roshio
Jan 30, 2011 marked it as to-read
Shelves: library
Cindi Kelley
May 14, 2011 marked it as to-read
Netanella
Jul 31, 2011 marked it as to-read
KU2
Apr 26, 2013 rated it really liked it
Jen (jlkish)
Nov 22, 2013 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fantasy
Kimberly
Feb 27, 2014 marked it as to-read
Gaijinmama
May 11, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fantasy
Deyara
Jun 01, 2016 marked it as to-read
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Jul 11, 2017 rated it really liked it
Logan
Oct 21, 2017 marked it as to-read
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Aug 28, 2018 marked it as to-read
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