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The Star Scroll (Dragon Prince #2)
by
Melanie Rawn
As High Prince and Princess, Rohan and Sioned must keep both the peace and the secret of the dragons. But the legacy of their evil predecessor remains-and as their son Pol grows up, the kingdom splits in what may become a bloody battle for the crown.
To make things worse, a long-vanquished foe vows to destroy the Prince. The only hope of defeating their dark sorcery lies i...more
To make things worse, a long-vanquished foe vows to destroy the Prince. The only hope of defeating their dark sorcery lies i...more
Paperback, 576 pages
Published
July 5th 2005
by DAW Trade
(first published 1989)
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Ok, so I'm getting into the characters now. In the first book they seemed a little shallow at first, very Good Guys Are Awesome and Bad Guys Are Pretty But Evil... not a lot of in-between, where most of humanity actually exists. Then bad things happen to the good guys and they grow up a little. We're still having obvious conclusions- good guys win. But there's more depth to the situation and to the characters themselves. Especially towards the end, Andry is being set up as the good guy gone wron...more
Jul 07, 2011
Drew Patrick Smith
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3 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
High Fantasy Lovers
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What I Liked: Rawn's specialty is on display in this middle book of the Dragon Prince trilogy, with her interweaving of so many different characters, all with personality quirks, motivations, and opinions. She somehow manages to make each of the characters interesting, and seems to enjoy pointing out that two people rarely see the same event in the same way. In this manner, Rawn creates very real characters.
The other strength of this book is that it doesn't get an...more
What I Liked: Rawn's specialty is on display in this middle book of the Dragon Prince trilogy, with her interweaving of so many different characters, all with personality quirks, motivations, and opinions. She somehow manages to make each of the characters interesting, and seems to enjoy pointing out that two people rarely see the same event in the same way. In this manner, Rawn creates very real characters.
The other strength of this book is that it doesn't get an...more
Nov 18, 2011
Marissa-dono
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2 of 5 stars
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The only reason I picked this book up is because I don't leave a series unfinished. As with the last book in the trilogy, I wasn't too impressed with this one, either. Though there were nowhere near as many grammatical errors to distract me this time, I still couldn't keep track of all of her characters without flipping to the family trees in the back of the book constantly.
I still found many of the main characters to be stagnant, with only a few making any growth/decline as a person. A lot of t...more
I still found many of the main characters to be stagnant, with only a few making any growth/decline as a person. A lot of t...more
Sequel to Dragon Prince, Melanie Rawn revives many of the same characters and the intense political world they inhabit. While Rohan and Sioned remain significant, the younger generation takes center stage in this novel, particularly Rohan's son Pol, whose complex heritage forms part of the tension in the plot. In addition, a new power is on the rise in this novel, a power that proves itself to be a threat to Sunrunners and to the world Rohan and Sioned have built.
This one was a little slower than the first and it took me a little longer to get into it. There didn't seem to be a single main character, or even couple, that was central to this novel, but rather it felt more like a weaving of story lines that held equal importance, without which there would have been left an incomplete story. I both like and dislike that. All in all, this felt like a true 'middle' book--a mere vehicle to get to the next installment.
I enjoyed these when I was a pre-teen, but remember them being pretty trashy. Despite that, I read the entire series in quick succession after being recommended them by a friend, and pretty quickly forgot everything about them, so they're definitely not all that memorable.
After reading the first book of the series I had to find my old cache of books as I knew I still had the six somewhere. Then I found it under a mountain of brick'a'brack. I am now in the process of retreading and i'm half through enjoying every page
Great continuation of the story started in Dragon Prince, the beginnings of the second generation coming into their own and seeing adults they will turn into as they learn to use their titles and powers. The trust and beauty of the dragons really comes to life, and can make one wish they were a sunrunner in a world of dragons whose colors can be touched. This is a re-read for me and I love it as much if not more then the last two times I have read it.
Loved the book, loved the series. The characters come alive, and add a depth to the book that is amazing. Rawn effortlessly brings in a new generation, and you can't help but know them instantly.
Notice ~ for all the people out there who complained about the sexual content of the series, I'd just like to say that you can stop whining. Rawn goes into less detail than your average romance writer, and isn't exactly crude about it. Yes, within this series there are examples of the negative side of h...more
Notice ~ for all the people out there who complained about the sexual content of the series, I'd just like to say that you can stop whining. Rawn goes into less detail than your average romance writer, and isn't exactly crude about it. Yes, within this series there are examples of the negative side of h...more
It took me a while to finish the first book in the series but by the end I really enjoyed it. I was a little worried about the second.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed this one. It was easier to get into than the first faster paced and just generally more entertaining. I have high hopes for the third book.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed this one. It was easier to get into than the first faster paced and just generally more entertaining. I have high hopes for the third book.
The children of the protagonists from the first book are plentiful, and sadly named fairly poorly. It is easy to mix names up, which somewhat impedes the story of the game of thrones.
But you get to talk to dragons at the end, which makes it ok. ;)
But you get to talk to dragons at the end, which makes it ok. ;)
It is a toss up for me on the best epic fantasy series. I think my favorites would be Rawn, Tolkien, Williams & Eddings but had to follow my heart and say this series was the best for me.
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See my review for Dragon Prince.
Nice fantasy junk food. Interesting world, not enough challenge to the protagonists, but still fun watching the plot unfold.
An excellent sequel, the characters in these books are so cool and real. Good fantasy read!
The very first fantasy/sci fi story I ever read. Unforgettable, addicting and amazing.
A very good fantasy world. Enjoyed this book along with the other books.
This whole series (two trilogies) is one I've read and re-read. Fabulous.
Feb 21, 2012
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The Star Scroll (Dragon Prince) by Melanie Rawn (2005)
I enjoy this author's books: interesting characters, plot lines.
Ok ok ok. So the Star Scroll may plod a bit early on, but WHO CARES PEOPLE. ROHAN. SON OF ROHAN. When I started this series I committed to the first three, but now I think I am on board for the whole thing.
Also my five month old son is totally enamored with pictures of dragons.
Also my five month old son is totally enamored with pictures of dragons.
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Melanie Rawn continues to paint a wonderful canvas of her unique world. The conflicts and challenges in the first book have given way to new challenges and conflicts arising from past actions, both recent and long ago. A new hidden threat arises from the shadows that threatens to tear apart the lives of the main characters. Again, the author brings the characters, both old and new, to life, endearing the reader to them all. If you've read the first book, there's no reason not to read on.
Oct 16, 2008
Heather
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fantasy fans, dragon lovers
Recommended to Heather by:
My Brother
Shelves:
fantasy
The second Dragon Prince book, this one starts to set up even more political and social intrigue that will carry through out the next four books.
My only complaint, and why I don't like these as much as the first book, is Pol. He's an annoying stupid teenager and continues to get worse as the books move on. However, that never stopped me from devouring the books.
Rawn's characters are so engaging that the reader becomes very involved in the story.
My only complaint, and why I don't like these as much as the first book, is Pol. He's an annoying stupid teenager and continues to get worse as the books move on. However, that never stopped me from devouring the books.
Rawn's characters are so engaging that the reader becomes very involved in the story.
Wonderful!
A friend recommended this series to me. I actually liked this 2nd in the series better than the first. I thought the author did a great job with the kids growing up and the original characters still completely involved. I will read the third book, but I didn't love it enough to go out and buy the 3rd book right away. I usually get my books at the library and the library didn't have this series.
This book wasn't quite as good as the first, or maybe its because I read Remembering Wholeness right in the middle of it.
It started out a little slow and there were so many characters I kept getting confused who was who. The story was still good though and I will read the next one.
Gotta love those dragons!! We do have a pet dragon you know.
It started out a little slow and there were so many characters I kept getting confused who was who. The story was still good though and I will read the next one.
Gotta love those dragons!! We do have a pet dragon you know.
My impression of the series is pretty much unchanged; some interesting elements but otherwise a pretty generic fantasy series. Not BAD, since clearly I am still reading them. Just nothing out of the ordinary.
Rereading these was a great idea. They're almost new to me, it's been so long. I have no idea what's coming in the next one, only flashes and snippets from the next three books. I love the politics and the romance and the magic and, of course, the dragons. The family trees can be a bother to keep track of though.
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Melanie Rawn received a BA in history from Scripps College and worked as a teacher and editor before becoming a writer.
She has been nominated for a Locus award on three separate occasions: in 1989 for Dragon Prince (in the first novel category), in 1994 for Skybowl (in the fantasy novel category), and again in 1995 for Ruins of Ambrai (in the fantasy novel category).
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She has been nominated for a Locus award on three separate occasions: in 1989 for Dragon Prince (in the first novel category), in 1994 for Skybowl (in the fantasy novel category), and again in 1995 for Ruins of Ambrai (in the fantasy novel category).
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