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The Lost Child #1
The Fallen Star
Diatoria, home of the Draconum, is a secluded village hidden by the eternal shadow of a volcano. The Draconum are charged with protecting the powerful remnants of a star that descended from the Heavens centuries before. Their peaceful life is shattered when a member of their own faith attempts to steal the sacred Shard at the direction of an unseen power. As the only free members of their race Laila, her dragon companion Eros, Sarin and his dragon Fervidious frantically hunt for the lost star. The race is on to save their homeland and the souls of everyone in it.
278 pages, Paperback
First published March 20, 2012
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About the author
Saffron Bryant
23 books22 followersSaffron Bryant is a biomedical scientist who is about to embark on her PhD. She hopes one day to use her education to cure people of diseases such as cancer.
Saffron is author of the Lost Child Saga. This saga began with The Fallen Star which was released in 2012, and will continue with The Herald of Darkness, to be released later this year.
Saffron loves all things fantasy with a passion for good books, dragons and science. She is also an artist and some of her work can be found at www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/saffr...
Saffron is author of the Lost Child Saga. This saga began with The Fallen Star which was released in 2012, and will continue with The Herald of Darkness, to be released later this year.
Saffron loves all things fantasy with a passion for good books, dragons and science. She is also an artist and some of her work can be found at www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/saffr...
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July 29, 2013
LAURA GREENWOOD'S REVIEW
I LOVED this book, it had all the elements of a good fantasy book, a quest, some bad luck, magic, and of course a love story! What I particularly liked about it was that the quest didn't always go the best way for the characters, and they had to learn to work together in order to complete it. This meant that they had to develop as characters and people, making it much more believable.
I found that the writing style was a little odd in places, there were times when it was hard to tell whether animal characters were male or female, not that this actually mattered much in the grand scheme of things!
I particularly liked the relationships between the Draconium and their dragons, it was more like a friendship than a pet and master relationship. Saying that I wouldn't actually even describe it as a friendship, it felt like more than that! There was a real depth to their relationships. Similarly the relationships between the humanoid characters were full of depth and seemed like really real relationships.
I LOVED this book, it had all the elements of a good fantasy book, a quest, some bad luck, magic, and of course a love story! What I particularly liked about it was that the quest didn't always go the best way for the characters, and they had to learn to work together in order to complete it. This meant that they had to develop as characters and people, making it much more believable.
I found that the writing style was a little odd in places, there were times when it was hard to tell whether animal characters were male or female, not that this actually mattered much in the grand scheme of things!
I particularly liked the relationships between the Draconium and their dragons, it was more like a friendship than a pet and master relationship. Saying that I wouldn't actually even describe it as a friendship, it felt like more than that! There was a real depth to their relationships. Similarly the relationships between the humanoid characters were full of depth and seemed like really real relationships.
May 1, 2013
I've always loved epic fantasy stories, from the Lord of the Rings to the Thomas Covenant series to the land of Shannara-and I especially enjoy discovering new adventures by previously unheard voices.
In this regard, Ms. Bryant's foray into the realm of epic fiction is an unqualified success. She deftly introduces intriguing, if not always likable, characters, none more so than her heroes, Laila and Sarin. While they spend most of the story fighting each other, the growing sparks of respect (and dare I say, love), that plays out is a real treat. I also especially enjoyed Bryant's spin on how some well-known races, such as elves and goblins, are not what is expected. And then there's the 'evil bad guy' - just enough of him to know he's there pulling the strings, but not so much that he overshadows the rest of the story.
All-in-all, a strong, engrossing, fun fantasy novel that will have you turning the pages quickly to see what happens next!
In this regard, Ms. Bryant's foray into the realm of epic fiction is an unqualified success. She deftly introduces intriguing, if not always likable, characters, none more so than her heroes, Laila and Sarin. While they spend most of the story fighting each other, the growing sparks of respect (and dare I say, love), that plays out is a real treat. I also especially enjoyed Bryant's spin on how some well-known races, such as elves and goblins, are not what is expected. And then there's the 'evil bad guy' - just enough of him to know he's there pulling the strings, but not so much that he overshadows the rest of the story.
All-in-all, a strong, engrossing, fun fantasy novel that will have you turning the pages quickly to see what happens next!
November 6, 2012
I became interested in this book because the author is from Queensland, Australia, where I am currently studying. I attended the book launch and got a signed copy and met the author herself, which was kinda exciting because I've never met an author before!
However, what I learned after reading this: Don't judge a book by its cover! Just because it has a dragon on it (I'm slightly obsessed with dragons) does not mean the book will be good.
And this one was not.
It's been a while since I read it now (before I joined Goodreads), so I won't remember all the details about what I thought about the book at the time, but here goes:
Generally, it was badly written for a fantasy novel, in my opinion. To "scientific", if that makes any sense. Could be because the author has a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science. Not saying having a degree is a bad thing, but i think it shouldn't affect the writing as much sa it does.
Also, there are too many cliches, for example: due to unforeseen circumstances the young, inexperienced heroin must save her home (and possibly the world) from evil; she gets help from grumpy and unwilling guy; they embark on the unevitable quest to collect certain items needed to save said home; meet unfamiliar creatures, both friend and foe; etc. etc. I'll stop here before any spoilers come along. :)
With everything the author puts in this book (people, places, etc.), it should be longer, as a lot of things that happen feel very rushed.
I'm sure there's a lot more I could have said, but it's currently slipped my mind. Also, it's sometimes hard to put into words how you feel about a book.
Despite all this, the book was not all bad all the time. Also, this is the author's first book I believe, and the writing could improve.
The next book (yes, it's a series) comes out 2013. I'm not sure if I will read it, altough I tend to push myself to finish every book I read and every series, no matter how boring. You kinda want to see what happens, you know.
However, what I learned after reading this: Don't judge a book by its cover! Just because it has a dragon on it (I'm slightly obsessed with dragons) does not mean the book will be good.
And this one was not.
It's been a while since I read it now (before I joined Goodreads), so I won't remember all the details about what I thought about the book at the time, but here goes:
Generally, it was badly written for a fantasy novel, in my opinion. To "scientific", if that makes any sense. Could be because the author has a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science. Not saying having a degree is a bad thing, but i think it shouldn't affect the writing as much sa it does.
Also, there are too many cliches, for example: due to unforeseen circumstances the young, inexperienced heroin must save her home (and possibly the world) from evil; she gets help from grumpy and unwilling guy; they embark on the unevitable quest to collect certain items needed to save said home; meet unfamiliar creatures, both friend and foe; etc. etc. I'll stop here before any spoilers come along. :)
With everything the author puts in this book (people, places, etc.), it should be longer, as a lot of things that happen feel very rushed.
I'm sure there's a lot more I could have said, but it's currently slipped my mind. Also, it's sometimes hard to put into words how you feel about a book.
Despite all this, the book was not all bad all the time. Also, this is the author's first book I believe, and the writing could improve.
The next book (yes, it's a series) comes out 2013. I'm not sure if I will read it, altough I tend to push myself to finish every book I read and every series, no matter how boring. You kinda want to see what happens, you know.
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