The Lost King (Star of the Guardians, Vol 1)

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Summary: This is what Star Wars should be
Review: These books basicly flow from a similar template to "Star Wars". Sagan is Darth Vader. The guardians are the Jedi. Etc Etc... If you like that sort of story, you will really enjoy these novels. Don't be fooled by descriptions of this series as a "trilogy". I myself have FOUR novels. They consist of "King's Sacrifice" (book one), "King's Test" (book two), "The Lost King" (book three), and "Ghost Legion" (book four). I am unaware of any other Star of the Guardians novels.

Comparisons to other pulp science fiction asside, the best part of these novels is that Weis does a fantastic job of fleshing out the personalities of her characters. Sagan is often conflicted in his desire for power and his regret at his roll in the downfall of the monarchy. Dion Starfire is young, and often careless. Seeminly easily manipulated by the people around him, he has to grow into his roll as a ruler of the galaxy. A roll he doesn't really seem to want. The Lady Maigrey is a former lover of Sagan's and now his bitterest foe. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

It has been many years since I've read this series, but I still keep the books in my collection and fully intend to read them again some day. I recommend them to anyone who loves galaxy spanning adventure backed by political intrigue and deep believable characters.

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Summary: Simply incredible
Review: This book and the three that follow is one of the most memorable and fabulous I have ever read. I had read about the series and I had loved other books by Margaret Weiss. Finally I bought the whole series and I loved it. There's some wonderful humour and some really memorable characters. I don't think I'll ever forget the wonderful characters who inhabit the galaxy of Star of the Guardians. In fact, my handle for online chat is taken from that series! I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: Great book, has an interesting philosophical side to it.
Review: This book is kind of like a fable hidden in a great sci-fi/galactic fantasy book. The author shows the reader how pride and hunger for power make us completely different people, and have the potential to ruin your life. If you buy this, buy the other 3 books: King's Test (good) King's Sacrifice (very good) Ghost Legion (great)

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Summary: read it.
Review: this book isn't that great, in comparison to other margret weis,( and tracy hickman) books; this one is bad. but the next three books in the series get consecutively better. so read it just so you can read the next three.

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Summary: A Writing Masterpiece!
Review: This book was Excellent.Margaret Weis described her characters very well.The book could be a big movie like star wars.It is a must read!

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Summary: Best SciFi/Fantasy epic ever written!
Review: This book was introduced to me by a teacher, and I thank her for it. I usually read pure fantasy but this book puts a nice twist of science fiction and fantasy together. Myths and magic with spaceships and technology all rolled into one. The characters are very real and so are their emotions and actions. The story and plot are original and ingenious. I recommend this book to anyone. (No matter what you like to read.)

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Summary: One of the greatest and most emotional series of books.
Review: This is a very powerful series of books. The story is original, although it does seem to have it's roots in Star Wars. The characters are well developed, and Dion's struggle is amazing. The fourth novel, Ghost Legion, has probably the best ending the series could have. I liked every book, cover to cover.

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Summary: Great! Fascinating! Overwhelming!
Review: This is simply the most fascinating sci-fi-story since Star Wars, and indeed even better (from a certain point of view... <g>) The characters are real great and seem alive - it hurts turning the last page and know it's over! Hallo, Hollywood - what about making a movie out of this story? Until now I only know the German version, but as for I watch my favourite movies only in original version, I believe the original books even are *better* than them. Can't wait to stick my nose in!

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Summary: How can I describe that ?
Review: This is the most fantastic book I ever read (even if it was not the original version, but the translation in french...). Although I'm a fan of "Starwars", I think it's really better...

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Summary: The best books I ever read!
Review: This series is simply the best that I have ever read. I have read it numerous times and I cry ever time I finish them. Not only because of the emotional ending, but because I know that there is no more in the series.