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Elegy for a Lost Star (Symphony of Ages #5)
Elegy for a Lost Star sets the stage for a major turning point in the Symphony of Ages series.
The dragon Anwyn--who has lain for three years in deathlike sleep in a grave of rock and black coal is freed by the cataclysm that concluded Requiem for the Sun. Disoriented and confused, she remembers only two things: the person who trapped her in dragon form and locked her in a...more
The dragon Anwyn--who has lain for three years in deathlike sleep in a grave of rock and black coal is freed by the cataclysm that concluded Requiem for the Sun. Disoriented and confused, she remembers only two things: the person who trapped her in dragon form and locked her in a...more
Mass Market Paperback, 427 pages
Published
April 1st 2005
by Tor Books
(first published 2004)
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All you people thought I had stopped reading trashy fantasy novels because my last few posts were about novels that mature well-read, literary folk read. Ha, Fooled you!
Er... anyway, the continuing story of Rhapsody and her allies as they attempt to stop the destruction of the world by yet another insanely powerful magical nemesis. Those nemesi just keep popping up, don't they?
Rhapsody was considerably less whiny in this book, which was a definite plus. Grunthor was for the most part missin...more
Er... anyway, the continuing story of Rhapsody and her allies as they attempt to stop the destruction of the world by yet another insanely powerful magical nemesis. Those nemesi just keep popping up, don't they?
Rhapsody was considerably less whiny in this book, which was a definite plus. Grunthor was for the most part missin...more
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(Only read 2/3 of the book.)
The book jumps from different POVs randomly without any unifying content, with a great deal of time spent on the back story instead of what was currently happening. Also, the book is giving previous side characters a main role, seemly without reason. A lot of the side/main characters pov could be cut down and add more meat to the main plot of the book.
After reading 2/3 of the book, I still do not know what the main storyline is supposed to be about. I think the auth...more
The book jumps from different POVs randomly without any unifying content, with a great deal of time spent on the back story instead of what was currently happening. Also, the book is giving previous side characters a main role, seemly without reason. A lot of the side/main characters pov could be cut down and add more meat to the main plot of the book.
After reading 2/3 of the book, I still do not know what the main storyline is supposed to be about. I think the auth...more
This is the 5th in the Rhapsody series.
In this book we learn that when Emily and Sam had their first "encounter" she became pregnant. But because Sam/Ashe is a Dragon/Human the pregancy was put into a type of hybernation. So, until she and Ashe finally married and became a "spiritual union" the embryo inside her could not develop. So Now she's full on pregnant, and apparently it is a very, very long gestation, and since I've never been pregnant it is difficult for me to relate fully, but OMGOSH!...more
In this book we learn that when Emily and Sam had their first "encounter" she became pregnant. But because Sam/Ashe is a Dragon/Human the pregancy was put into a type of hybernation. So, until she and Ashe finally married and became a "spiritual union" the embryo inside her could not develop. So Now she's full on pregnant, and apparently it is a very, very long gestation, and since I've never been pregnant it is difficult for me to relate fully, but OMGOSH!...more
This fifth book in Elizabeth Haydon's Symphony of Ages series is a darned good read, but our heroine Rhapsody is starting to have a few Really Bad Days, and I mean Bad on the scale of Agent Jack Bauer from 24. While I adore Rhapsody, I was slightly annoyed that, more than in the previous volumes, she needed her (male) friends to save her pretty pregnant butt. We'll cut her some slack, though. Not only is she dealing with the worst case of morning sickness ever recorded, but she has pissed off a...more
This second book of the second trilogy was ok. I read it much faster than the first book, as there was a lot more action. Now I know that I am reading fiction and that certain things need to happen to keep the story going, but I found the end with Faron and Talquist just a little too simplistic... I mean, why have Faron rampaging at all? Couldn't the two of them just have bonded upon his creation? I guess he had to get that last scale back and get all of his evil thoughts together before mutely...more
I thoroughly enjoy this series. The first book was a little confusing but finally this fifth book answers the mystery that started it all. There are not as many characters as I am use to in a prolonged fantasy series but in this case it is a good thing because you become very attached. If you can bear not getting all the answers until late in the series than I highly recommend Elizabeth Haydon’s books.
Once again, there was still something missing. Seriously, I felt like I was just hearing about the characters instead of being right there with them, like how the first three books made me feel. Another thing that bothers me, is that they don't have anymore deep, romantic parts. I thought this book was considered romance?
Haydon is a big fan of bringing enemies back from the dead -- you thought he was vanquished forever, but NO! -- and this book reaches the farthest. A little hokey? Yes. But an entertaining read, nonetheless.
Dec 06, 2010
David Melbie
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Wonders! Fullness of wonders!. . . I'm in love. . . keep the story alive! --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie
I read this book in no time... It is a good read and I didn't want to put it down! I love Haydon's work! I can't wait to go out and get the last book!
Sep 06, 2010
Tracy Sibole
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I never finished this book. I put it down a couple of years ago and never picked it back up. Perhaps I should.
Better than the 4th, with some great plot twists.
A great story from a great writer.
Love it how much Achmed gets involved
I loved this series!
The series should have ended after Prophesy. It's almost like Elizabeth Haydon began fan-ficing her own work. Characters do unlikely things, develop new talents, and in general, it's sort of become, "Throw magic at it and make it all better," sort of writing.
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Dec 15, 2008
Victoria
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GREAT again
Again, the end chapters in this book I think were maybe the best, simply because there was so much going on, so many of the characters had their own trials and tribulations to deal with apart from each other, you were dying to see what happened to them. Friendships and loyalties are tested, new beginnings come about and even a bittersweet ending. Though it ended on a bit of a humorous note, the story was built up to be ready to spill over into the final book, which I have just started.
A very disjointed read. It wasn't until almost 3/4 of the way thru it that I actually became interested in the characters and what was happening with or to them. The ending was unsatisfying in that it just set up the next installment of the series.
This book might have been more enjoyable if I had read the preceding one. I won't be looking for it or the sequel though...
This book might have been more enjoyable if I had read the preceding one. I won't be looking for it or the sequel though...
It was interesting but way too long. The plot was centered around Rhapsody's pregnancy, which isn't interesting enough to carry a book. Basically this one was setting up the next book, which should be better.
I definitely enjoyed this book, as I did most of the others in the series to date, but I found myself more interested in what Achmed was doing than in the main plotline.
As always, I love how Haydon writes. I cannot wait to see what happens at the end of the book. Already have the next two waiting on the shelf at work.
I didn't love it. I didn't hate it either. I'd have to agree with those that called this book a place-holder. I'll be starting the 6th book in a few weeks.
Jun 16, 2008
Amanda
marked it as to-read
I have to re-read the series before I get to this one. I just remember that I loved the first two books and then the 3rd/4th books weren't as great.
ok, it was a bit drawn out for the telling of what was going on, but i have to tell you that the detail was AMAZING! if only i could write like that.
Really good book, I couldn't put it down, but then I love all her books.
it was awesome :)
May 24, 2013
Terry Cline
marked it as to-read
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Elizabeth Haydon (* 1965 in Michigan) is a fantasy author, whose 1999 debut, Rhapsody: Child of Blood, garnered comparisons with Goodkind, Jordan, and even Tolkien. She has written two fantasy series set within the same universe, The fantasy/romance/whodunit fusion called The Symphony of Ages and the young adult series The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme.
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