Crucible of Gold, by Naomi Novik

So hey remember how I read Blood of Tyrants and was all "....did I miss a book?" Yes, I missed a book. I missed this one. And I finally got around to reading it! AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY YOU GUYS. These books. They're just....? IDK I AM ENDLESSLY CHARMED AND DELIGHTED.

I read this book almost a week ago at this point and inexplicably did not write down my thoughts immediately after reading. All I did was write a note in my phone of one point I wanted to be particularly sure I remembered to mention. That point: "dragon interpersonal politics are my fave." THEY ARE. Every time I've opened my notes app for the last week I have seen this and been delighted. Dragons interacting with each other with their various agendas and personalities and cultures are the best.

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