There is great chemistry between the characters especially Temeraire and Laurence.
The battle scenes are done extremely well with Novik tying all of the major Napoleonic battles in Europe in with the dragons but without detracting from the nature, hardship and outcomes of the battles.
The novels take the readers around the world at a time when most Western history books focus on Europe. Novik takes the reader from Australia to South America to Asia to Africa following regime changes and uprisings.
Novik also skillfully addresses social and moral issues from race to slavery to class to a highly intelligent species that had no rights under the law of man.
If you are looking for a series to take you away this summer, I highly recommend this one.
Throne of Jade (2006)
Black Powder War (2006)
Empire of Ivory (2007)
Victory of Eagles (2008)
Tongues of Serpents (2010)
Crucible of Gold (2012)
Blood of Tyrants (2013)
League of Dragons (2016)
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