Joust

by Mercedes Lackey

Paperback, 442 pages

English language

Published by DAW Books.

ISBN:: 978-0-7564-0153-5

(10 reviews)

National best-selling fantasy author Mercedes Lackey creates a vivid, dynamic fusion of the cultures of ancient Egypt and legendary Atlantis with the most exciting and believable portrayal of dragons ever imagined. The first book in this thrilling new series introduces us to a young slave who dreams of becoming a jouster-one of the few warriors who can actually ride a flying dragon. And so, in secret, he begins to raise his own dragon...

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Review of 'Joust' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This book seems to be Anne McCaffrey's Dragonrider of Pern series heavily mixed with Egyptian culture, with a Mercedes Lackey twist. It's not a total rip of McCaffrey though, and I loved the story. After trudging through [b:Exile's Honor|28725|Exile's Honor (The Heralds of Valdemar, Book 6)|Mercedes Lackey|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167955385s/28725.jpg|2615], I was a little afraid that Lackey had lost her edge but she proved me wrong with this book. I love her descriptions of the culture and the dragons and am looking foward to reading the second book in the series. And gorgeous cover art by Jody Lee. Well worth a read for all fantasy fans.