Naomi Novik

An epidemic of unknown origins has decimated the noble dragons' ranks and only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France's ever bolder armies.

Temeraire: Empire of Ivory

Prashanth Srivatsa

This time for Africa! The colonial haunts return in what is probably my favourite premise among the books. Served on a large platter consisting of tribals, missionaries and local myths that show how Novik can be more than the sum of her research, Empire of Ivory nearly succeeds in avoiding the "more of the same" outcome. It is ridiculous fun, but there are also pages to think about here. Novik is cautious in her approach to dismiss colonialism, but there's no denying her heart.

Laura Kehoe

I think this is my favorite book of the series so far. As usual, Temeraire is completely adorable and I just want to give him a big hug and spend all day talking books with him. Actually, all the dragons are wonderful in their own ways so I'd be happy with a hug from any of them. The pacing was also really nice in this one; plenty of action without feeling too rushed. There were a few slower spots where my attention lagged a little bit, but overall I was so happy with this book.

Sheila

Ben Nathan

I forgot how much I enjoy this world. It really was great to get back here and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series over the course of the rest of the summer

Brian Alderman

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Cpt Laurence and his dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa.

Empire of Ivory (The Temeraire Series, Book 4)

Rebecca Lysaght

Savannah Lowe

Rachelle Neu

Stefan Ladstätter-Thaa

Nora 

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Oliver Merryweather

Arek Mycek

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the fourth volume of the Temeraire series, as the Napoleonic Wars bring Will Laurence and Temeraire to Africa in search of aid. "Temeraire is a dragon for the ages."--Terry Brooks Tragedy has struck His Majesty's Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defends England's shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons' ranks--forcing the hopelessly stricken into quarantine. Now only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons remain uninfected--and stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France's ever bolder sorties. Bonaparte's dragons are already harrowing Britain's ships at sea. Only one recourse remains: Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence, must take wing to Africa, whose shores may hold the cure for the mysterious and deadly contagion. On this mission there is no time to waste, and no telling what Don't miss the magic of Naomi Novik's Temeraire series: HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON * THRONE OF JADE * BLACK POWDER WAR * EMPIRE OF IVORY * VICTORY OF EAGLES * TONGUES OF SERPENTS * CRUCIBLE OF GOLD * BLOOD OF TYRANTS * LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Book Four of Temeraire

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Isabella

Sara Piteira 

Stephanie Ridiculous

Vanessa 

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Alexandra Dawning

“A new writer is soaring on the wings of a dragon.”—The New York Times Tragedy has struck His Majesty’s Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defend England’s shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons’ ranks—forcing the hopelessly stricken into quarantine. Now only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons remain uninfected—and stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France’s ever bolder sorties. Bonaparte’s dragons are already harrowing Britain’s ships at sea. Only one recourse remains: Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence, must take wing to Africa, whose shores may hold the cure to the mysterious and deadly contagion. On this mission there is no time to waste, and no telling what lies in store beyond the horizon or for those left behind to wait, hope, and hold the line. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Naomi Novik's Victory of Eagles.

Temeraire: Empire of Ivory

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