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Liked It2 of 3 members found this review helpful “Learning about magic and dragons in an ancient Egypt-like world is a refreshing change in fantasy for me. I've read all about dragons set in Lord of the Rings-like settings, but never in a high desert type place. Love it!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Really good! I would reccomend it!”
Brandon Nelson wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved the whole series!”
Tia wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the start of a wonderful series - it's like a throwback to Lackey's earlier works, where she is trying to tell a good story rather than over-complicate things. This is a boy-meets-dragon story set in a pseudo-ancient Egypt, and all together it works, and to top it off, Lackey pulls this story off better than Paolini does.
Sarah B wrote this review Tuesday, November 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It's a familiar story somehow, but it's really unique. I enjoyed the entire series.”
“great book”
sam p wrote this review Thursday, October 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It started out slow and then finally picked up after the first 100 or so pages. ”
Wanderer wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“You are instantly embroiled in the plight of the Main Character, Vetch, and follow him through an amazing turn of events. It's well-written and exciting.”
Salem C wrote this review Friday, July 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My favorite dragon series now!”
Veronica wrote this review Wednesday, June 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“You have to make it through this book first to explain the story, but the others are so worth the wait!”
Hanna C wrote this review Friday, April 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Easy read, but entertaining. ”
Natalie C wrote this review Tuesday, March 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Moke said: 3 stars
Play Book Tag Shelf wrote this review Saturday, December 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It is the story of a young boy whose family has been attacked by a conquering tribe (whose description is very much like ancient Egyptians). The family farm is taken over and he is made into a serf for the new landowner who treats him very poorly. One day, a dragon jouster, who is patrolling in the area, stops at the farm for water and witnesses the boy’s mistreatment. The jouster claims the boy for the king and takes him back to the dragon jouster compound where the boy learns about the care and handling of dragons. Adventure ensues amidst the backstory of conflict between the boy’s family tribe and the tribe of his new found friends.
It was a very easy and – for the most part - enjoyable read. I would recommend it for a YA reader who loves dragons, but I probably won’t read any more in the series.
3 stars”
