naomi novik

In this mini episode, the team asks the questions they didn’t ask before in the full review of Temeraire (His Majesty’s Dragon) by Naomi Novik. 

"Temeraire" combines history and fantasy, transporting readers to an alternate Napoleonic era where dragons exist. Join Captain Will Laurence as he unexpectedly becomes the partner of a dragon hatchling named Temeraire. Novik weaves a captivating tale of adventure, danger, and the bond that forms between Captain Laurence and Temeraire.

In this episode, we'll touch on the thrilling premise, the well-developed characters, and Novik's seamless blending of history and fantasy. Prepare to be immersed in a world where dragons soar across the skies, leaving you breathless with each turn of the page.

If you love historical fiction, fantastical elements, and dragons, then this book and this episode is a must-listen.

(Note: For a comprehensive review of "Temeraire," check out our series 1 episodes 14 and 15, where we discuss the book in full.)

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A Deadly Education is Naomi Novik's take on Harry Potter except with more murder magic, and the first book of her Scholomance series.

We read “Temeraire: His Majesty's Dragon” by Naomi Novik, the first book in a series of alternative history novels where the Napoleonic Wars are fought with Dragons. We join Captain Will Laurence as he reluctantly forms a bond with a newly hatched dragon and instantly becomes the “I’ve only had Temeraire for a day and a half but if anything happened to him I would kill everyone on this boat and then myself” meme.

If you like the premise go read it, we’ll wait! (Definitely read it.)

Part one of two. 

Content Warnings
Abuse/neglect of a dragon (dragons are sentient, and the abusive relationship is somewhere between a parent/child or owner/pet situation)

Warfare

Mild Sexism

Additional
We reference JK Rowling’s work in this episode and want to make it clear we support Trans rights - here are a few UK Trans organisations we support and you can too:

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
https://transgenderni.org.uk/

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Jess and Vee both read books like nothing they've read before, even though Vee has already said that about the same author and - well,  Jess is probably right. She often is.

Jess reads The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab, a beautifully written story about a woman from the 18th century who makes a deal with night to live forever - but where no one will remember her. An instant classic!

Vee reads A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik and talks about the controversy surrounding the book, from first impressions and heightened emotions to opinions developed after taking in other people's perspectives and just, you know, giving it time. 

Oh, and of course, we gush about Bridgerton and The Story Graph!

American fantasy writer Naomi Novik on her latest novel, A Deadly Education, and the Bookshelf that Made Her