Empire of Ivory by Naomi NovikMy review
rating: 4 of 5 starsReturning home at long last, Captain Laurence and his dragon Temeraire find to their horror that a deadly disease has spread through the British dragon population. A cure must be found, and quickly, before Napoleon realises that the UK is undefended and launches an invasion across the channel. The only hope is travel to Africa where a rare mushroom may provide an answer.
This book really ups the ante, with yet another view of a very different dragon society in another continent. The themes of slavery and suffrage, both human and dragon, that have been alluded to in previous books also come very much to the fore, as well as the ruthless nature of war which leads to a shocking and gut wrenching conclusion to the book.
All I can say is that I'm glad I've got book 5 ready to pick up next!
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