#empire of ivory

[lonelysocksclub]

It's super funny that Laurence learns that Catherine is pregnant and instantly ranks his colleagues by attractiveness.

#temeraire #empire of ivory #empire of ivory spoilers

[bs-fangirl]

I’m usually not someone who wants to buy a new printing of a book just because it has a different cover but the Temeraire art by Rovina Cai has me so tempted!

There is even spine cover art for the entire collection!

This series remains one of my favorites and I implore everyone to read these wonderful books! Dragon riders in the Napoleonic wars, with rich cultures from around the world, intense battle scenes, dragons arguing for fair rights and pay, and more!

#temeraire #naomi novik #his majesty's dragon #books #dragon #dragon rider #throne of jade #black powder war #empire of ivory #victory of eagles #tongues of serpents #crucible of gold #blood of tyrants #league of dragons #stuff from me

[elexuscal]

Black Powder War:

Arkady and his pack of other 'feral' dragons steal cattle belonging to the sultan of Istanbul, causing a diplomatic incident. While Temeraire points out that they were simply acting out of ignorance and did not understand humans 'owned' the cows, and were merely hungry, a frustrated Laurence rather feels this was quite self-evident.

Empire of Ivory:

Laurence and his team of British military (wo)men steal medicinal mushrooms belonging to the Tswana people. While Laurence points out that they were simply acting out of ignorance and did not understand the local people owned the mushrooms, and merely needed it to treat their own dragons, the frustrated local officials clearly feel this was quite self-evident.

Self Reflection Had:

Currently? Zero.

#temeraire #black powder war #empire of ivory

[lindseybyrd]

Honestly, I adore Emily too.

Emily from the advanced age of twelve, already deciding that eleven or younger is a child where she is very much an Adult.

#emily roland #temeraire #empire of ivory

[star-temeraire]

the fact that this moment is perfectly split over the page is hilarious to me, i so hope this is intentional. like, we all know what Laurence would do, but the moment of sitting there as i turned the page going "Oh gee! I wonder! 🤷" was so much fun.

this is in the edition with the cover illustrations by Andrew Davidson. if you have a different edition and its like this in there too pls let me know.

#temeraire #temeraire spoilers #empire of ivory

[waterlilyvioletfog]

Oops! Looks like you downloaded too much implacable morality and compassion. You will now have to: commit fucking treason.

#temeraire #his majesty’s dragon #empire of ivory #capt william laurence #william laurence #and it was sexy of him! #few things more attractive on an englishman than treason

[chimaerakitten]

“Mrs. Erasmus doesn’t seem to be bothered by Temeraire at all…she must be concealing her fear extremely well”—Laurence, reaching new heights of obliviousness

#like he just does not examine that one at all #despite making note of it multiple times! #empire of ivory #temeraire

[captainlaurence]

These books got me some type of way.

#temeraire #will laurence #his majesty's dragon #throne of jade #black powder war #empire of ivory #victory of eagles #spoilers #I have some feelings #tenzing tharkay #jane roland #demane #sipho

[onawhimsicot]

god the parallels make me unwell. the way in book 1, Berkley says that they're actually sorry and grieving for Praecursoris bc he is a dragon and was only doing what his captain told him to do, because Praecursoris would not have thought it on his own as he does not care for king and country. But then in book 4, Temeraire is saying to Laurence that Laurence did it on Temeraire's behalf, that Laurence would not have thought it on his own as he cares, so very much, for king and country, even to the point of dooming him.

#empire of ivory #temeraire spoilers #im not done rereading EOI. i just couldnt wait and wanted to read the ending again lol #The whole ending chapters are written SO hauntingly. it makes me tear up every time. i love it so much. #the way his internal monologue just screeches to a stop and his dialogue gets so small and quiet from then on. #and he stops taking care of himself bc it doesnt matter anymore #he just focuses solely on temeraire and his monologue is restricted to only describing what he is seeing around him. #rereading them dragon books #reading log

[teaandspite]

Based on the on-page body count and problems caused, the real antagonist of the Temeraire series is the language barrier. Also slavery.

The two antagonists of the Temeraire series are the language barrier, slavery, and the casual cruelties of societies who get to choose who counts as a person.

The THREE-- I'll come in again.

#also napoleon #temeraire #empire of ivory #naomi novik #his majesty's dragon #RIP Mr. Erasmus you deserved better

[checkoutmybookshelf]

New Temeraire Covers

These beauties are by cover artist Rovina Cai, and they are for the new trade paperback editions of Namoi Novik's Temeraire series.

When books get rereleased with new covers, the aesthetics can be a bit hit or miss, and I'd be lying if I said it didn't take me a hot minute to get used to the new Temeraire covers. I loved the bold, swirly, fantasy vibe of the original covers, and the new covers feel like they lean way more into a "history with dragons" vibe. That new vibe is arguably more accurate to the books, and they actually share aesthetic vibes with the Lady Trent memoir covers. All that to say that these new covers have really grown on me, and I am fighting with myself over getting the new releases because *PRETTY*.

#naomi novik #rovina cai #new cover #temeraire #adult fantasy novel #adult fiction #historical fiction #books & libraries #books and reading #books and novels #book recommendations #books #fiction #fantasy #in his majesty's service #his majesty's dragon #throne of jade #black powder war #empire of ivory #victory of eagles #crucible of gold #tongues of serpents #blood of tyrants #league of dragons

[lonelysocksclub]

Noooo I started Empire of Ivory yesterday :'( under a cut for spoilers

The dragons are sick???? Noooooooo! Is that what Temeraire had on the ship? That's so mean, Temeraire has been talking about seeing Maximus and Lily for TWO BOOKS and now they're sick??

Though I have to say I really really like the series so far. Especially how the plot twists and turns are so well constructed! It's not entirely unguessable (Tharkay getting Arkady & Co) but very satisfying to see how the pieces fall into place. And I like how the plot takes them all over the world, and how Laurence's world view changes over time. I wonder if his moral blind spot where the East India Trading Company is concerned is also one of Naomi Novik's, or if that's addressed at some later point.

#temeraire #empire of ivory

[themundanemudperson]

guys.

today i was in science class, and i was working on a project with a friend of mine, right? so, he looks at the book i had sitting on my desk, and he was like "what book is that?" and i told him (it was empire of ivory)

so. HE WRITES THIS TITLE DOWN. he was like, "you seem smart, so i'll look into reading it" and i was like. ok. alrighty then. i explained a little bit abt the books after that (also he should def read them. i love the series)

temeraire is one of the more ... how should i saw this .. tame book series that i've read, though.

if i had an aftg book with me? screw this shit, leaving the country, changing my name, can never be in his presence again, etc. i'm not ashamed of reading aftg. i love the books. but bro. in a catholic school? you bet your ass that i'm hiding that shit.

#aftg #temeraire #life's mundanity #my life #mudane's friends #yeah i'll make that a tag #all for the game #the foxhole court #naomi novik #empire of ivory

[lindseybyrd]

That's that....damn what a gut punch. *places hold for victory of eagles*

#temeraire #empire of ivory

[star-temeraire]

i know we're all having fun imagining Temeraire on Twitter, but consider this: Messoria at a flat earth convention

#“we do not need it proven anyone can tell that it is perfectly correct” #go off girly #temeraire #empire of ivory

[udaberriwrites]

New fic alert!

Author reveals of the AU Exchange are done, so here we go!

Relationship: Jack Aubrey & Stephen Maturin, Jack Aubrey & HMS Surprise

Rating and Genre: Temeraire AU, Sickfic, Angst with a Happy Ending, T

Wordcount: 2k

Dragons all over England had been afflicted by a terrible plague, including Jack's old, trusty companion, the anglewing Admirationis. Today Stephen brings hopeful news back to the covert.

“Thank the Lord,” Jack exclaimed. He laughed, somewhere between joyfulness and hysteria. "Surprise, my dear Surprise," he pressed his forehead to the dragon, who was blinking lethargically back at him, but shifted a bit closer in response. "Stephen will save you… by God, you have done it, my friend!"

#aubreyad #master and commander #temeraire series #temeraire books #jack aubrey #stephen maturin #dragons #empire of ivory #fanfiction #my fics