@electricplatypus @AdalwinAmillion I got halfway through Crucible of Gold and just couldn't make myself go any farther. it was getting to feel like the author was just constantly punishing Temeraire and Laurence, it felt almost abusive, and I had to stop. I'm thinking of trying again, now that (I think?) the series is concluded, so I can finish it up, but I'm not sure I can... >___<