Joust (Dragon Jousters, Book 1) by Mercedes…

Joust (Dragon Jousters, Book 1) (original 2003; edition 2004)

by Mercedes Lackey

Series: The Dragon Jousters (1)

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Nationally bestselling 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 . . .… (more)

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Title:	Joust (Dragon Jousters, Book 1)
Authors:	Mercedes Lackey
Info:	DAW (2004), Paperback, 448 pages
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I liked the world it was different to most cliches settings.

I liked the ascendancy of the main character, it kept tension the whole time.

the relationship between Ari and Vetch made sense.

a few more things could have gone wrong, it might have added to the tension and provided a bit of extra growth for the character of Vetch (

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benkaboo | Aug 18, 2022 |

Even though I knew what the story was going to be since i had read the short story this came from, it still was different enough it wasn't like i was reading the same thing. And it was lovely. (

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xofelf | Apr 5, 2022 |

I like the books Mercedes lackey writes, she is good at creating a believable world and people to populate it. This series starts off very strong though I do feel that it falls off a bit as it progresses. It is truly readable and enjoyable. (

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KateKat11 | Sep 24, 2021 |

Pleasantly surprised by this serf through dedication developing skills and escaping servitude. Egyptian themed world building enjoyable and engaging for me too. Look forward to the remainder of the trilogy. (

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brakketh | Jan 27, 2020 |

3.5 stars. I really liked this book but then I haven't found a book about dragons that I haven't liked yet. I wish the dragons had more personality though. I guess I was spoiled by the Dragonriders of Pern. (

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Catsysta | Aug 5, 2018 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Mercedes Lackey	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Lee,Jody A.	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Joust | Alta | Sanctuary by Mercedes Lackey

The Dragon Jousters Box Set: Volumes 1-4, Joust, Alta, Sanctuary, Aerie by Mercedes Lackey

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Dedicated to the memory of those lost NYFD Ladder Companies: 9/11/01

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The hot wind out of the desert withered everything in its path - including anyone so foolish as to be out in the sun at midday.

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Nationally bestselling 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 . . .

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