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A review by mallorypen
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-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? No
4.5
When I heard the premise of “Napoleonic Wars but with dragons” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the way Naomi Novik told this story!
Lawrence’s journey from proud and rigid sea captain to reluctant dragon aviator to beloved captain of Temeraire was so delightful to read. When he was offered a return to a ship and Temeraire offered for him to go, it was so heartwarming for Lawrence to reject the offer and call Temeraire more dear than any ship.
I loved the relation between Lawrence and Temeraire, and the way the whole aviator corps was treated in the story. The partnership between dragons and people, the way the battles were described, and how Temeraire’s personality developed made this such an interesting read!
Lawrence’s journey from proud and rigid sea captain to reluctant dragon aviator to beloved captain of Temeraire was so delightful to read. When he was offered a return to a ship and Temeraire offered for him to go, it was so heartwarming for Lawrence to reject the offer and call Temeraire more dear than any ship.
I loved the relation between Lawrence and Temeraire, and the way the whole aviator corps was treated in the story. The partnership between dragons and people, the way the battles were described, and how Temeraire’s personality developed made this such an interesting read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and War