A 'Wait, what? Did I know that?' sensation that becomes mildly irritating the more it repeats itself. Basically these are omissions of information that, while potentially minor and somewhat subtlety slipped in, only suddenly are realized. This book does begin with an occasional leap in facts, as if we the readers know what Novik the author knew when she knew it as she wrote it. This trait and her skill at writing from within the minds of both Laurence and Temeraire make these tales pleasurable entertainment. What has remained just as strong, however, is Novik's talent for using simple sentences in extremely apropos moments to make poignant statements. Throne of Jade, the second of the Temeraire books, is an interesting and enjoyable read.
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