beeping_librarian's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Watch out for the blindly upper class perspective and the lukewarm treatment of female characters, as well as the uncomfortable premise of dragons being happy to serve.
Moderate: Classism and Slavery
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexism, and Blood
listette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
After reading many heavier books, this felt like a breath of fresh air. The bond between Laurence and Temeraire, dragons in general, and the completely different take on historical fantasy, they all make this book a pleasure to read.
Women are scarce in this book but the few that are there are complete, fleshed out characters and not there just as tokens.
I’d love to read more about especially Emily Roland and Captain Harcouth.
Graphic: War
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Sexism
iaraya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: War, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Classism, Sexism, and Blood
bluejayreads's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Animal death, and War
Minor: Sexism and Sexual content
szuum's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, War, Sexism, and Animal cruelty
myfbusters's review against another edition
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty and War
Minor: Sexism
apersonfromflorida's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Abandonment and Sexism
nabecker13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Sexism
jumpydragon's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, War, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Animal death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Misogyny
Minor: Sexism, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny
rini's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Sexism
Minor: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief