Dear Ms. Novik, Brava again for creating this imaginative world and for giving us the relationship of Laurence and Temeraire. I’m glad to see that their bond only strengthens during this book. We also get to see Temeraire growing up more and maturing into an even more thoughtful dragon. When ... more >
Dear Ms. Snyder: I think your cover depicts the exact problems I had with this book: It looks like a modern girl dressed up in a costume and plunked down in a fantasy setting. Also, while this cover is beautiful, it is not the same woman that was featured on ... more >
Dear Ms. Snyder: I came across this book when I was perusing ebook releases. It had a gorgeous cover and an interesting summary. I did minor research and found it received a starred review from PW. I figured it was worth the risk (it was not an inexpensive book). I ... more >
Dear Ms. Spencer: I think you must be a genius. I also think that Tinker, who is a genius, is a bit too much of a Mary Sue. Sure, she makes mistakes, but everybody wants her. She can do everything. She talks to dragons, defeats dragons, kills the oni, saves ... more >
Dear Ms Vaughan, Enough with the Sweat! Enough with the fever, raving, bathing and sickness. Give us more pattern dancing and combat trials. More fun and less grim. And please make Lara less of a little martyr who feels compelled to help even her enemies. I wanna see her kick ... more >