Review "His Majesty's Dragon" By Naomi Novik

"His Majesty's Dragon" is Naomi Novik's creative novel and the first of the "Temarieare" trilogy (named after the primary dragon in the series.)

Ms. Novik's novel tells the story of Europe during the Napoleonic wars.....but with dragons. Imagine "Master and Commander" or "Horatio Hornblower" with dragons in them. It is a creative and interesting idea, and the fun part is that Ms. Novik has thought it through thoroughly. How would dragons change naval battles, land combat, how would the dragons and the people who rode them be treated in society? What about communications?

The focus of the story is on a British navy captain named Laurance whose ship captures a French ship with a dragon egg aboard. When the egg hatches the dragon chooses Laurance to be its rider and lifelong companion - so he must give up his naval career and place in society.

If you enjoy fantasy novels or Napoleonic era historical fiction then I recommend this series - it is entertaining and enjoyable. Ms. Novik has put an interesting spin on famous events and people and created an fun read in the process.