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Original Title:	King's Dragon
ISBN:	0886777712 (ISBN13: 9780886777715)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	Crown of Stars #1
Characters:	Liath
Literary Awards:	Nebula Award Nominee for Best Novel (1997)

King's Dragon (Crown of Stars #1) Paperback | Pages: 636 pages

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Title	:	King's Dragon (Crown of Stars #1)
Author	:	Kate Elliott
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 636 pages
Published	:	February 1st 1998 by DAW Books (first published February 1st 1997)
Categories	:	Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy. High Fantasy

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The Kingdom of Wendar is in turmoil. King Henry still holds the crown, but his reign has long been contested by his sister Sabella, and there are many eager to flock to her banner. Internal conflict weakens Wendar's defences, drawing raiders, human and inhuman, across its borders. Terrifying portents abound and dark spirits walk the land in broad daylight.

Suddenly two innocents are thrust into the midst of the conflict. Alain, a young man granted a vision by the Lady of Battles, and Liath, a young woman with the power to change the course of history. Both must discover the truth about themselves before they can accept their fates. For in a war where sorcery, not swords, may determine the final outcome, the price of failure may be more than their own lives.

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Kate Elliott's "Crown of Stars" series -- 5,200 pages or so, through seven volumes -- sure is a monster, but it's worth the undertaking. Really, I'd call this one of the most underrated fantasy series ever. Don't be deceived by the generally weak cover art for all these volumes. Elliott's writing, too, is more than it seems at first glance. She writes very, very well. It's sneaks-up-on-you prose, but after you read quite a bit you realize she's very talented.I won't even begin to try to provide

After reading two of Kate Elliotts Crossroads books, and then going onto reading Traitors Gate, I thought I would have a look at this series at the same time. I have to say I really liked the first novel. Such a shame I could not get a physical copy but I was happy enough with an ebook.The Crown of Stars series was I think based on a medieval Europe, making it a nice contrast to her Crossroads series, which has a more Asian feel to it. In some ways this was a historical fiction and fantasy

I'm usually much too lazy to give reviews, but I felt obliged to write one for this series because I believe Elliott's writing is somewhat under-appreciated. Among the plethora of epic fantasy series that came out over the last 30 years, the Crown of Stars is relatively unknown, so I wanted to make it easier for people to decide whether to start on this 7-book series or not with no spoilers attached. Language style: I guess it's comparable to George RR Martin's ASOIAF, not as intricate as that

For what started out as a fairly standard entrence into an epic fantasy series, I was quickly surprised. Elliott spends a lot of time world building and the result is impressive. This book is thick with history, politics and religion which has been a negative to several reviewers I have read online. In my opinion, I enjoyed reading the history, politics and the religion because it made the world so much more vivid and set the foundation for an incredibly complex, realistic series. It really

I'm giving up @ 64%. I'm trying to find something to like but it's so boring. I think the only reason i held on this long is because i own three of the other books in the series. Too many characters and lordly titles and way too much silly sounding religious BS! Not for me.

5 stars.I loved this book. I loved everything about it. Its very much epic fantasy, so if thats not your bag than you are not going to like this book at all. Maybe Ill write a full review in the future, but dont hold your breath.

This book was a pleasant surprise. I had never heard of this series before and have never read anything by this author. If not for the mention of it on my updates feed by GR friend Mayim (see review), I likely wouldve remained unaware of this little gem. Told in third person, it mostly follows the experiences of two main protagonists, Alain and Liath. Both are sixteen at the start of the book but if youre worried that this is another YA book, dont be. Take it from someone who mostly avoids that