Stronghold (Dragon Star, Book 1)

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Summary: EXCELLENT
Review: This book totally rocked. I read the first 3 and thouroughly enjoyed them. I was slightly annoyed at the vagueness of Rohans Death, sorry if you havent read it. But as long as youve got the short and sweet appendix of characters you should be all right. I highly reccomend this and all of the Dragon Prince/Star novels.

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Summary: Dry, must read previous series first?
Review: This books discription on the back cover and the artwork on the cover made me expect a 5 star book. Yet after a very exhausting effort of reading this book, that is more than just cunfusion. Well it is one of the worst books I have ever read, out of thousands of books I have previously read. I have read many of the other reviews listed here. Most of these reviews have one thing in common, one must read the previous Dragon Prince books first. STRONGHOLD IS CONFUSION BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT BE BOOK ONE, BUT THE BOOK NUMBER AFTER THE LAST DRAGON PRINCE BOOKS. Who ever heard of taking a book in the middle of a series and calling it book one. This author could learn a lot from Robert Jordan!

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Summary: You'll read the whole epic saga over and over again.!.!.
Review: This is the first book in a sweeping saga. Numerous characters are interwoven in this tale of dragons, war, princes, and betrayal. While characters from the first triology, like Rohan and Sioned, constitute a major part of the story; their are new characters that are deeply connected in this entire triology. Watch as a invaders from a far removed continent wage war on Rohan's land. Revenge against Sunrunners lies at the heart of this attack. As battles are fought and ancient castles fall, the Heir Prince and his father flee into the Long Sands. Before this book ends, a character will die. This is a gamble that payed off for the author. Because this tragic ending to the best of the best character raises this book to a higher level. No book has matched this books style, imagination, or emotion. I have read the entire second triology 4 times. Start with "Stronghold" once and you'll read the entire saga over and over and over again.

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Summary: Compelling!
Review: This is the second series of Melanie Rawn's that I have read and found it superb. Although I found the beginning difficult since I have not read the first series, once established in my mind it fell into place perfectly. Complex characters, with family connections intertwined made it seem more real for a family of nobility. I enjoyed the short pieces through various character's eyes, it made the story feel more full. An excellent read that I look forward to the next book with great eagerness.

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Summary: way better than the dragon prince series
Review: this series was way better than the first series. at least this one went faster. i just don't know why melonie rawn insists on putting in so much superfluice details. i don't want to know everybody's moral delemas. i just want some escapism.

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Summary: A fantastic tale of magic and high adventure.
Review: With this world, I have found very few good authors. Melanie Rawn has surpassed the simple claim of good to great. Immeasurable in her ability to paint a mental . I felt as if I knew Rohan, was one with Sioned, and took on the vendettas with their enemies. I fought tears when the grim blade of death struck their world, and had to smile when happiness came to the lovers world once more. Not many books offer that kind of link with their characters. My only reason not to give this book a perfect score was its continuance in different books. I have not found them all yet, and so I am peeved that I cannot read the end of this epic tale. I would reccomend this story to anyone who can read.