It takes them a long time to get to China. Laurence, Temeraire and friends are on a boat to China. ✘ There is a story, but it's not that gripping. There is so little action here that Laurence reading to Temeraire at night feels like a major event. Yes, I'm starting with the cons, so what? This is my review, I do want I want. Introducing…Throne of Jade: the pros and cons. I liked the ending very much and look forward to what Temeraire is going to do with his new-found knowledge. And more people die through-out the book =( Of course, there are some bad things happen while they are there as well. It was sweet when Temeraire got to meet his family and some other dragons. And we got some of the crew back to be there for Laurence and Temeraire. Some stuff happens on the trip over and some of the other dragons in Temeraire's crew help them out a for a little bit. So, they end up going to China together on the Allegiance.

He was not going to let anyone separate them. I loved that Temeraire was very protective over Laurence in this book.

I think it's stupid as everyone stated, they had given the egg away to the French and just because Laurence ship took over the one with the egg in it doesn't mean they deserve to get Temeraire back. I love Temeraire and Laurence so much ! A man and his dragon, what's not to love ! Patrick's Day book (green) read, but I still read it in March so it still counts =) Naomi Novik beautifully renders an 1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to immerse themselves.'-Alan Dean Foster, author of the Pip & Flinx series 'Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O'Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await. A reluctant Laurence has no choice but to take Temeraire back to China-a long voyage fraught with peril, intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep. Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British hands-and an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable beast. As new recruits in Britain's Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Napoleon Bonaparte's invading forces. When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo-an unhatched dragon's egg-Captain Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. 'Full of wonderful characters with real heart.'-Peter Jackson In the second novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, the Napoleonic Wars take Captain Will Laurence and his dragon to China on a perilous mission.

Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik