What if the Legends Are True?
Jason Masters doubted the myths that told of people taken through a portal to another realm and enslaved by dragons... read full description
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Feb 04, 2012
Wendy
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Title : Starlighter
Author: Bryan Davis
Publisher : Zondervan
copyright: April 1, 2010
format: Paperback
pages: 400
Jason Masters has always heard the stories of a dragon world. A world where the humans are forced into slavery to work for the dragons. Throughout his realm people have disappeared from time, believed to have been abducted by the "Dangerous mountain bears". Jason is doubtful that another world could even exist. His brother Adrian More...
Author: Bryan Davis
Publisher : Zondervan
copyright: April 1, 2010
format: Paperback
pages: 400
Jason Masters has always heard the stories of a dragon world. A world where the humans are forced into slavery to work for the dragons. Throughout his realm people have disappeared from time, believed to have been abducted by the "Dangerous mountain bears". Jason is doubtful that another world could even exist. His brother Adrian More...
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Apr 13, 2011
Laurie
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In Starlighter, two worlds collide. Jason, along with Randall and Elyssa, is on a quest to reach the Lost Ones in another world. The Lost Ones are enslaved by dragons and face immense oppression and difficulty. Meanwhile, Koren, who lives in the other world of the Lost Ones, has her life totally turned around when she discovers her unique gift. These teens face great challenges and need to use their talents, bravery and wits to save a lost world. Right from the beginning of the book, many charac
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Jan 03, 2011
Kayt
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Jason Masters has trained his whole life, hearing the previously-unbelieved stories about dragons stealing humans and taking them to another world. Koren is a slave in the dragon's world, where any sign of disobedience equals death. Both passionately want to rescue the humans, but an old dragon prophecy stands in their way.
I would not have pegged this as being written by an established author; the problems are such that it felt like a new one in desperate need of editorial help or feed More...
I would not have pegged this as being written by an established author; the problems are such that it felt like a new one in desperate need of editorial help or feed More...
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Oct 26, 2010
Fred
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Dragons.
Jason Masters and the other inhabitants of Major Four, one of eighteen worlds that circle the star Solarus, are taught that dragons are mythical creatures, the stuff of old-wives’ tales and stories told by firelight to frighten children. Belief in real dragons who travel to Major Four through a mystical portal to steal humans is strictly forbidden, a crime of treason against the State.
Meanwhile, on planet Starlight, Koren is a slave, a descendant of humans rescued fro More...
Jason Masters and the other inhabitants of Major Four, one of eighteen worlds that circle the star Solarus, are taught that dragons are mythical creatures, the stuff of old-wives’ tales and stories told by firelight to frighten children. Belief in real dragons who travel to Major Four through a mystical portal to steal humans is strictly forbidden, a crime of treason against the State.
Meanwhile, on planet Starlight, Koren is a slave, a descendant of humans rescued fro More...
Jun 18, 2010
Jill
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Review by Jill Williamson
What if the legends are true?
Jason doubts the myths that people were once taken through a portal to another realm where dragons rule. But his brother gives him a message that proves something is wrong with the world he lives in. He snoops around, hoping to find out where his brother went and how he might get there too.
Meanwhile, Koren, a slave girl in the dragons’ realm, seeks the same kind of answers. Where did her people come from? I More...
What if the legends are true?
Jason doubts the myths that people were once taken through a portal to another realm where dragons rule. But his brother gives him a message that proves something is wrong with the world he lives in. He snoops around, hoping to find out where his brother went and how he might get there too.
Meanwhile, Koren, a slave girl in the dragons’ realm, seeks the same kind of answers. Where did her people come from? I More...
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May 18, 2010
Virginia
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From the pen of Bryan Davis, bestselling author of the fantasy Dragons in our Midst series, comes a new tale of inspiration, and legends, and best of all, of dragons.
Koren is a girl in an unenviable position – she’s a slave to an unusual master, the dragon Arxad. Jason is a young man on an entirely different world who receives a message from his brother through a portal, and answers a call to help the humans enslaved to their cruel dragon masters. Their lives are set on inters More...
Koren is a girl in an unenviable position – she’s a slave to an unusual master, the dragon Arxad. Jason is a young man on an entirely different world who receives a message from his brother through a portal, and answers a call to help the humans enslaved to their cruel dragon masters. Their lives are set on inters More...
May 16, 2010
Reading
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From the Reading Teen blog (http://ReadingTeen.blogspot.com) and the Parental Book Reviews site (http://ParentalBookReviews.com/)
I'm not a huge "dragon person" but when I saw this cover, I just had to have this book. I contacted Bryan Davis, and Zondervan sent me a copy of Starlighter for review! I'm really glad they did.
The story is told from two different perspectives (and actually sometimes another viewpoint is thrown in there). Jason is from the human ho More...
I'm not a huge "dragon person" but when I saw this cover, I just had to have this book. I contacted Bryan Davis, and Zondervan sent me a copy of Starlighter for review! I'm really glad they did.
The story is told from two different perspectives (and actually sometimes another viewpoint is thrown in there). Jason is from the human ho More...
Aug 24, 2011
Kathi
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Really, 3.5 stars.
This YA fantasy grabbed me, sucked me into the story, and didn't let go. Jason, being the main character, was most fully realized and developed, but I enjoyed Koren, Elyssa, Randall, Tibbets, and the others, too. The dragon Arxad was most intriguing as well.
What I liked about this book is that it didn't follow a predictable pattern. The dragons have their own sophisticated culture, with humans as slaves. Humans on both worlds were mostly serfs or slaves More...
This YA fantasy grabbed me, sucked me into the story, and didn't let go. Jason, being the main character, was most fully realized and developed, but I enjoyed Koren, Elyssa, Randall, Tibbets, and the others, too. The dragon Arxad was most intriguing as well.
What I liked about this book is that it didn't follow a predictable pattern. The dragons have their own sophisticated culture, with humans as slaves. Humans on both worlds were mostly serfs or slaves More...
Sep 05, 2011
Cayla
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Jason Masters, warrior, is going to rescue the Lost Ones from Dracon with the help of childhood friend Elysse who is a diviner. Koren dreams of being rescued by other humans from the planet Darksphere and freed from her life of slavery. Will any get their wish?
From the very beginning you want to love the main characters, but they are poorly established. You spend so much time bouncing back and forth between planets and hearing about what Magnar and Uriel did when the portal was first More...
From the very beginning you want to love the main characters, but they are poorly established. You spend so much time bouncing back and forth between planets and hearing about what Magnar and Uriel did when the portal was first More...
Apr 21, 2011
Bitsy
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I kept trying to connect with this book, but I couldn't. The start is slow without giving you any history or set up of the settings or characters. All you got were vague inclinations about... well everything, from the characters' past to the worlds they lived in. You mainly guess about everything and I kept waiting for it to have at least some hint of destination, but there was none. It's like it was building up from nothing to nothing. I couldn't even finish it. When I went on good reads t
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Apr 30, 2010
Jess
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This is a YA fantasy book that I won through the Goodreads FirstReads Giveaway Contest. I saw this book listed, and thought it looked like a book I would enjoy and I ended up being correct.
I think what really sort of "made" this book was the fact that it's different from other things I have read. Now, I can't say that I've read all that many YA fantasy books, but I have read a lot of adult books and this one stood out. The POV is from two different characters who exist at t More...
I think what really sort of "made" this book was the fact that it's different from other things I have read. Now, I can't say that I've read all that many YA fantasy books, but I have read a lot of adult books and this one stood out. The POV is from two different characters who exist at t More...
Jun 19, 2011
Meagan
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DRAGONS OF STARLIGHT: STARLIGHTER
by Bryan Davis
Jason Masters and Koren, two very different people from two very different worlds, are being drawn together. Jason is trapped in a plot that leads to murder and he is now running for his very life. Koren tries to help a friend but is captured by her dragon masters. As events draw these two together the danger increases.
Can Jason and Koren survive long enough to join forces and fulfill their individual destinies that the C More...
by Bryan Davis
Jason Masters and Koren, two very different people from two very different worlds, are being drawn together. Jason is trapped in a plot that leads to murder and he is now running for his very life. Koren tries to help a friend but is captured by her dragon masters. As events draw these two together the danger increases.
Can Jason and Koren survive long enough to join forces and fulfill their individual destinies that the C More...
May 18, 2010
GAhome2mom
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Summary: In a young warrior’s world, for years, myths and legends of dragons abducting and enslaving humans from his world rumored about. The young teen always doubted it were true, despite there were many believers. There weren’t any information or real evidence, he thought of them as mere fairy tales. Until unexpectedly, after he receives a mysterious message from his long-lost brother stating the tales were true. He must unravel the mysterious truth and find the portal before it’s too late. W
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May 06, 2010
Adriana
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I won this book from Goodreads.
I've only read one other book about dragons and that was Eragon which I read 5 years ago. I had a difficult time getting into that story and it was the same thing with Starlighter. I suppose books on dragons are just not for me.
Starlighter is told from two alternating POV's . Jason is a warrior in training who is hired to protect the Counselor, until he is somehow involved in a murder scheme that puts all the blame on him. He must leave and More...
I've only read one other book about dragons and that was Eragon which I read 5 years ago. I had a difficult time getting into that story and it was the same thing with Starlighter. I suppose books on dragons are just not for me.
Starlighter is told from two alternating POV's . Jason is a warrior in training who is hired to protect the Counselor, until he is somehow involved in a murder scheme that puts all the blame on him. He must leave and More...
May 03, 2010
Jadewik
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Two planets on opposite sides of the solar system are connected by a gateway that has been closed for centuries. One planet whose natives call it Starlight is home to dragons who have enslaved humans from the planet Darksphere. (Humans call their planet Major Four and Starlight is referred to as Dracon.) Since the gateway between planets has been closed, much controversy exists on both planets as to the truth behind the stories of the humans who are enslaved by dragons (the Lost Ones). But when
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Jan 25, 2011
J.Elle
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This book had a strange feeling to it. And I know I won’t be able to describe it well, but it reminded me of the feeling I get from watching the desert scenes in the Return of the Jedi, kind of detached and barren. This makes no sense, I know, but it’s true. Anyway, Jason has grown up hearing myths about dragons stealing people from his world to use as slaves on their dragon world. When his older brother goes missing, he sets out on a quest to find him and ends up discovering the myths are t
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Oct 19, 2011
pdarnold
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I've had the ebook of this story for some time. Just never got around to reading until now. Since I was lucky enough to be a First Reads winner for Warrior book 2 of this series I thought I had better get to reading the first book.
Honor, family, adventure, danger, dragons, portals and a darned good story - what's not to love? A whirlwind of a journey that made me feel like I was right there with the characters in this tale. I loved the teamwork and the self sacrifice these characters g More...
Honor, family, adventure, danger, dragons, portals and a darned good story - what's not to love? A whirlwind of a journey that made me feel like I was right there with the characters in this tale. I loved the teamwork and the self sacrifice these characters g More...
May 18, 2010
Freda
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Attention fantasy lovers, this is a new series that you will likely enjoy! It has a lot of the best things you can ask for in a fantasy novel, lots of action, great characters and a adventure. There was even a little romance thrown in to spice it up.
I have to say, I fell in love with one character, Koren. There was something about her right from the beginning that had me captured, and at first I couldn't place what that was. The more I read, the more it became clear, she was the true star More...
I have to say, I fell in love with one character, Koren. There was something about her right from the beginning that had me captured, and at first I couldn't place what that was. The more I read, the more it became clear, she was the true star More...
May 17, 2010
Jennifer
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This book was a very enjoyable read. It's a very imaginative/creative book in the fantasy genre. I received this book as a first-reads giveaway, and I was delighted to discover this author.
Starlighter is told from the point of view of two different characters each from a different world. One of them is a courageous girl who lives in a world where humans are enslaved by dragons. The other is a boy with warrior training on a journey to find a secret portal to the dragon world.
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Starlighter is told from the point of view of two different characters each from a different world. One of them is a courageous girl who lives in a world where humans are enslaved by dragons. The other is a boy with warrior training on a journey to find a secret portal to the dragon world.
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Jan 31, 2012
Cassy
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Jun 04, 2010
Elisabeth
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First in a series--this book gives us two planets, linked by tales that each has told of the other. Jason, our human hero, is a warrior in training who isn't sure whether to believe the stories his family tells of humans abducted by dragons, and a world beyond his own. On the other planet, children slave in mines and memorize a story that may be their salvation. Storytelling is key to this novel--Keron, the Starlighter of the title, weaves stories of amazing power that hypnotize their listene
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Aug 02, 2010
Nikole
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“He looked down at the spot where the tube had lain. A scrap of parchment lay there, a piece of the Code. With the last known copies of the great book burned by Prescott’s men, only a few remnants survived, and this quarter of a page would stay hidden until a better man took the governor’s place.”
Book one tells the riveting tale of two worlds—one of a human enslaved world ruled by Dragons, and a human-ruled world with a feudal-like governing system.
Jason More...
Book one tells the riveting tale of two worlds—one of a human enslaved world ruled by Dragons, and a human-ruled world with a feudal-like governing system.
Jason More...
Nov 18, 2011
Sally
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So I finished ready Book 1 in the Dragons of Starlight: Starlighter. This book focuses on two main characters: a boy named Jason Masters and a girl named Koren. It goes back and forth between their two stories.
With Jason's character I wish he had been described more as I couldn't really envision what he looked like. He kind of is the typical hero that must overcome his adversities and learn to work with others.
With Koren she is a bit more mysterious with her red hair an More...
With Jason's character I wish he had been described more as I couldn't really envision what he looked like. He kind of is the typical hero that must overcome his adversities and learn to work with others.
With Koren she is a bit more mysterious with her red hair an More...
Sep 01, 2010
Rachel
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Jason Masters is trained to be a hero, a peasant whose skill takes him to the top of warrior training. With his brother Adrian, he grows up fighting homemade dragons and “rescuing” his best friend, Elyssa, from all manner of peril. But growing up brings unwelcome realities with it. His oldest brother, Frederick, disappears, and Adrian’s involvement with an underground movement that believes in real dragons places him in constant danger. Elyssa’s unusual gifts bring her under the scru More...
Apr 30, 2010
van
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won this book on GoodReads First Read :)
Short Description of the book from the book: In this new four-book fantasy series for young adults by bestselling author Bryan Davis, human and dragon worlds collide when Jason Masters enters the dragon planet and meets Koren, a descendant of humans who were kidnapped and are now the dragons’ slaves.
This was fun and interesting book. I have never read a book that involved dragons but overall it was a nice escape from vampires and w More...
Short Description of the book from the book: In this new four-book fantasy series for young adults by bestselling author Bryan Davis, human and dragon worlds collide when Jason Masters enters the dragon planet and meets Koren, a descendant of humans who were kidnapped and are now the dragons’ slaves.
This was fun and interesting book. I have never read a book that involved dragons but overall it was a nice escape from vampires and w More...
Nov 01, 2011
Renee
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Won on Goodreads Giveaway. Thank you!
Maybe this book will be more successful with younger readers. I am a sucker for dragon stories, but something didn't quite click with this one. For me, it was too much story and not enough development. Too many ideas, with not enough detail to get the reader to really buy in. You've got the mind-controlling egg, the dragon-master/human-slave society, the bureaucratic human society, the portal between worlds, two focal characters, and then all More...
Maybe this book will be more successful with younger readers. I am a sucker for dragon stories, but something didn't quite click with this one. For me, it was too much story and not enough development. Too many ideas, with not enough detail to get the reader to really buy in. You've got the mind-controlling egg, the dragon-master/human-slave society, the bureaucratic human society, the portal between worlds, two focal characters, and then all More...
Jun 02, 2010
Lenore
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From here I ventured past the life of evil spirits into the realm of dragons. Yes you heard me right. "Starlighter" was my second venture into my stage as a Y.A. Also part of the Starlighter series (first in the series as you guessed). Now I was engaged in fighting dragons who were enslaving the humans. Of course I had fun with this one. Not as heart pounding but enjoyed that flight of fancy to a different world. Here I joined in on the fight and worked on my escape from the dragons. B
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Jul 01, 2011
Mary
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It took me a while to get into this book, but it was worth the wait when things picked up. One of the things I liked best in this book was that the characters were always trying to do the right and moral thing, even though they often had no idea what the right choice was. This was an important part of the plot, but it wasn't preachy.
I worried when I saw this was part of a series. I thought it might be one of those books that doesn't really have an ending because they want you to go out and More...
I worried when I saw this was part of a series. I thought it might be one of those books that doesn't really have an ending because they want you to go out and More...
Jul 14, 2010
Amydeanne
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Okay my first question is when is this going to be a movie? I enjoyed this far more than Diamond of Darkhold or even Harry Potter. I loved loved this book! Starlighter is the first book in the Dragons of Starlight series. If it's any indication of what's going to happen in the rest of the series I'm sold! I am pretty sure I've found an author worth following. If you're a fan of "The Seeker" or "Merlin" you'll enjoy this book!
At first I only wanted to read abo More...
At first I only wanted to read abo More...
Oct 22, 2010
Victoria
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New adventures, new characters, another great story
When I found out that Bryan Davis was writing another dragon book different from the world of Dragons in Our Midst and Oracles of Fire, I was curious to see what it would be like. I knew it would be interesting but I wasn’t prepared for the intriguing story that captured me as soon as I read the first line. Again I found myself swept away in the adventures of new characters that soon became friends. Also I would just like to say I lo More...
When I found out that Bryan Davis was writing another dragon book different from the world of Dragons in Our Midst and Oracles of Fire, I was curious to see what it would be like. I knew it would be interesting but I wasn’t prepared for the intriguing story that captured me as soon as I read the first line. Again I found myself swept away in the adventures of new characters that soon became friends. Also I would just like to say I lo More...
