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The Star Scroll (Dragon Prince)
First published 1991 · 592 pages
A sweeping, sun-drenched epic of political intrigue, ancient magic, and the heavy burdens of a royal dynasty.
What it feels like
Reading this sequel feels like stepping back into a grand, sun-drenched tapestry of classic epic fantasy, where the stakes are as deeply personal as they are political. The narrative unfolds at a steady, deliberate pace, immersing you in a world of intricate court machinations, ancient magical lore, and fierce family loyalties. It balances the majestic scale of dragon-filled skies and sprawling deserts with the intimate, often anxious emotional lives of rulers trying to maintain a fragile peace. The prose is lush and earnest, wrapping the reader in a dramatic atmosphere of shifting alliances and hidden betrayals. It is a deeply satisfying experience for anyone who loves sprawling, multi-generational sagas where romance, diplomacy, and magic are inextricably linked.
- Mood
- sweeping
- majestic
- sun-drenched
- anxious
- Tone
- dramatic
- earnest
- romantic
- tense
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- burden of leadership · family legacy · political machinations · the cost of peace · ancient secrets
- The writing
- Lush and emotionally resonant, balancing the sweeping grandeur of epic world-building with intimate, character-driven dialogue.
- The arc
- Begins in a fragile, hard-won tranquility that slowly fractures under the weight of ancient secrets and political betrayal, building to a desperate, high-stakes climax.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, multi-generational fantasy epics where political maneuvering and deep familial bonds are just as important as the magic.
Content notes
- fantasy violence
- political assassination
- threats to children
- character death
About the book
The peaceful reign of High Prince Rohan and his Sunrunner wife Sioned faces a serious challenge when the discovery of an ancient scroll and the machinations of Rohan's enemies threaten the life of his son, Pol.—"Library Journal." Sequel to "The Dragon Prince."
Description from Open Library.
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