Rating: T (violence, language)
Plot: After the successful repulsion of Napoleon's invasion, Laurence and Temeraire have another enemy to worry about. Now that Temeraire has been revealed as a Celestial, the highest in Chinese royalty, the Chinese want him back. Laurence argues that the egg was found and captured aboard a French vessel, and therefore rightful property of England. But the Chinese refuse to acknowledge the politics of the world, and still demand Temeraire be sent to China, or they will side with France in the war. Temeraire does not want to leave Laurence, and the new prince Yong-Xing will do everything in his power to separate Laurence from Temeraire, including murder. To avoid war, the English Aviator Corps send Laurence to China to convince the Emperor to allow Temeraire to fight for England. But the voyage to China is treacherous, with unknown creatures, storms, and frequent French attacks. And at the end of the voyage waits the complications and dangers of Chinese politics. Meanwhile, Napoleon prepares for another assault. Laurence must survive the trip to China, sway to Chinese Emperor to England's cause, and return to England before Napoleon strikes again.
Highlights: another great book in the Temeraire series! Unlike most fantasy novels, this one creates a believable story which keeps you interested throughout. Even the political aspect, while plentiful, keeps you interested and is not slow at all. Like the first novel, this one contains plenty of fighting, most of which is slightly bloody, but realistic.
Negative elements: Less of these than in the first book. Still a little language and lots of violence, but overall a very well-told story. I can't wait to read the next book.
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