Throne of Jade (Temeraire, Book 2)
by Naomi Novik
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Author: Naomi NovikEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-25
ISBN: 0345481291
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Del Rey
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Book Review: A Well Imagined Second Book in This Great New Series
Summary: 5 Stars
After the first book in the Temeraire series, Novik could have immediately jumped into the next battle for Europe with Napoleon's army; but instead, she sends Temeraire and Captain Laurence to China by sea after a delegation from the Emperor arrives to protest that a Celestial Imperial dragon is companion to a person of lowly station as opposed to a person of royal blood as he was destined. The delegation demands Temeraire separation from Laurence and return to China. Laurence and Temeraire refuse and must head to China as the Crown's representative will not stand his ground in fear of offending the great nation.
But, the story is more than meets eye as Captain Laurence is reunited with Riley - his First Mate on the HMS Reliant - who is now captain of the HMS Allegiance, a newly constructed Dragon Carrier, and the Allegiance sails for China with Temeraire, Laurence, Temeraire's crew, the Chinese delegation - which includes the Emperor's brother - and Hammond, the ambassador sent along to negotiate a favorable embassy in exchange for giving Temeraire back to the Chinese.
What at first seems like it will be a steady slog to some unknown story destination, actually turns into a character development plot for Laurence, Temeraire, and the entire dragon crew. First intrigue develops on the voyage as they circle around Africa and head east, then it intensifies once they reach China and await an audience with the Emperor.
While they wait, Temeraire and Laurence learn much more about China, its dragons, and Temeraire's origins; and, Temeraire learns much more about his talents and the possibilities for all dragons.
Beyond a story that deepens our understanding of Temeraire and this world where dragons live alongside humans, we also have an interesting morality play that will have repercussions in the third book, The Black Powder War (I can only assume as I have yet to read the third book).
Originally billed as a trilogy, Novik has said she will write more in this universe now that the original three story arc has been completed...I look forward to reading the third book and those that will follow.
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