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The Coming of Dragons: The Darkest Age I

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I though that your book was actoin packed and exiting. I am also a dragon fanatic. I love the fact that Edmund could see through people's and animals eyes, how exiting would that be. your book has help me enjoy reading and i can't wait for the second book. Thank You!

For the fans of fiction: a must read! Fast-paced and accurate, I never put the book down once. The plot is well-planned and detailed, as well as exiting and interesting. Curiosity to find out what happens next in this book is absolutely over-whelming! The beginning, when I started, was not the greatest of beginnings (I have to say) but after you get to know the situation and the characters, I sort of grew to love them. THe unexpected lurks in every sentence in this book! I repeat: For anyone who considers themselves a reader, they HAVE to read THE COMING OF DRAGONS. It's not a book that pops up everyday!

...that's what we're all look for, right? Pros: Nice "gifts" for Edmund and Elspeth. If you are into the Eragon series, Edmund's gift (although not nearly as powerful as a dragon rider) is similar in that he can sense things and see what others are seeing. Interesting characters...still waiting to find out more about Clurian. Cons: imagery is fair to good. I had trouble "seeing" the landscape at times or the people in it. Edmund and Elspeth ALWAYS choose the "wrongly". Heros (and heroines) are supposed to get into tight spots--I get it--but not always because they make sophomoric choices.

Overall a good read. Ordered 2nd and 3rd if that tells you anything.

Review written by 14 year old girl:

The Coming of Dragons by A. J. Lake is a wonderful, action-filled book. This is an amazing story about dragons, swords, bows, evil wizards, magic, adventure, and a lot of traveling. I really loved this book and even though it took a few chapters to get me hooked of the story, it was worth the waiting. The story didn't focus on just one character so you got to see the story from many different perspectives and see the emotions of different people.

The story begins on a ship out in the middle of the sea fighting a terrible storm. Elspeth, the captain's daughter, and Edmund, one of the passengers on the ship, are washed overboard along with a trunk with a padlock that has no place for a key. Little did they know that it would hold the future for them both. When they wake up they find that they have been saved by a man named Aagard who had brought them to his cave. He helps them discover their talents and gets them started on their way. He shows Edmund that he is a Repente which means that Edmund can see through people's eyes and insert his thoughts into their heads. While he explained the talent to Edmund, Elspeth found the chest that they had clung to and she manages to open it. Inside she finds a silver gauntlet that holds a crystal sword. She touches it for just a moment and it becomes a part of her. After they left the cave, they traveled on to meet Cluaran, a traveling musician who takes them on the rest of their journey. They must use their gifts to stop an unknown evil wizard who will soon destroy a kingdom.

This book was fantastically written and good for any girls 9-14 years old.

Would I/Did I buy it? Yes
Would I read it again? Yes
Would I recommend it to friends? Yes

these books are for everyone from ages 8-adult.
pg rated
lessons learned to go over with children.
i just wish i could have my own dragon..
sincerely kml

This series could have been so much better. It's a shame that the story falls apart by book 2 because the characters are very well developed and by the end of book 1 you really start to like them. The plot is simple but the character of Elspeth (the one who holds the sword) is so cold and focused on just one thing it gets annoying. Other characters sacrifice so much in order to win the ultimate battle against an evil god while she just blunders along falling into trap after trap. By the end of book 2 you'll have all you can take of her and this story so don't even bother. Read The Magic Thief instead.

If you like fantasy, this is a good story. With statues coming to life (both good and bad ones), it's a rather unique story. Well-paced and well-written.

I can hardly wait for the next book in the series to come out. This book is ideal for young adults. It is fast paced and keeps you interested in what is going to happen next. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good fantasy story.