by Naomi Novik
First published 2009
Upright naval captain Will Laurence's world is turned upside down when his ship captures a French vessel carrying a priceless dragon egg. To his surprise, Laurence is chosen to raise the hatchling, a dragon named Temeraire. Thrust into England's elite Aerial Corps, Laurence and Temeraire must undergo rigorous training to defend the homeland from Napoleon's encroaching forces. But their journey takes an unexpected turn when China demands the return of its imperial dragon - Temeraire himself. Laurence and his charge must traverse the globe, navigating political intrigues and powerful adversaries to protect their partnership and country.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, fantasy, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Istanbul (Turkey)
818 pages · Paperback · Del Rey Book