Blood of Tyrants
(Temeraire 8)
Naomi Novik
Dates Read
Dec 25-26
2024
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13 hours, 48 minutes
Blurb:
Shipwrecked and cast ashore in Japan with no memory of Temeraire or his own experiences as an English aviator, Laurence finds himself tangled in deadly political intrigues that threaten not only his own life but England’s already precarious position in the Far East. Age-old enmities and suspicions have turned the entire region into a powder keg ready to erupt at the slightest spark—a spark that Laurence and Temeraire may unwittingly provide, leaving Britain faced with new enemies just when they most desperately need allies instead.
For to the west, another, wider conflagration looms. Napoleon has turned on his former ally, the emperor Alexander of Russia, and is even now leading the largest army the world has ever seen to add that country to his list of conquests. It is there, outside the gates of Moscow, that a reunited Laurence and Temeraire—along with some unexpected allies and old friends—will face their ultimate challenge...and learn whether or not there are stronger ties than memory.
Pre Read Thoughts:
To China I guess off on another adventure.
Finished:
So we spent a decent amount of time in Japan where Laurence had forgotten everything except how to speak Chinese. Although in his state of amnesia even Will thought that Emily was his child. (Which she might as well be at this point she's spent more time with him than with her own mother.) Miss Pemberton is a nice lady and I love that she is very serious about her job or chaperoning to the point of learning how to shoot and fence. Poor Hammond being followed by his own dragon who keeps wanting him to start a family.
I found it interesting that seeing Tharkay was what gave Laurence his memories back. Do I sense more bromance.
One thing I do remember about the Napoleonic wars is that Russia survived because of its harsh winter and there was no food for soldiers. This book ended with winter starting.
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