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Joust
448 pages
A vivid, mythic fantasy centered on the secret, soaring bond between an underdog and a dragon.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a vivid, sun-drenched fusion of ancient mythologies, where the aesthetics of Egypt and Atlantis meet the thrilling skies of classic fantasy. The narrative moves at a brisk, adventurous pace, carrying the reader from the grounded, oppressive reality of servitude into a wondrous atmosphere of secret rebellion. At its heart, the experience is deeply rooted in the earnest, believable bond between a human and a mythical creature, offering a soaring emotional arc of an underdog reaching for freedom. The prose is dynamic and immersive, painting a world of imaginary wars and aerial jousting that feels both legendary and tangible. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in classic, creature-bonded fantasy and the quiet thrill of nurturing a secret dream.
- Mood
- mythic
- wondrous
- soaring
- secretive
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- vivid
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- overcoming oppression · human-creature bonds · the pursuit of freedom · secret rebellion
- The writing
- Vivid and dynamic, focusing on building a highly believable, immersive world of ancient cultures and mythical beasts.
- The arc
- Moves from the quiet desperation of servitude to the soaring, wondrous thrill of secret rebellion and flight.
- Who it's for
- Fantasy lovers who crave earnest underdog stories centered on deep, believable bonds with dragons.
Content notes
- slavery
- war and battles
About the book
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...
Description from Open Library.
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