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Dragonriders of Lamar
The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar
An Award-Winning Fantasy Novel
A stolen relic. A forgotten past. A power to change the world.
When Lamar’s greatest dragonrider falls in battle, the kingdom’s last hope seems lost… Until a woman is found wandering the edge of the Everburning Forest with no memory of who she is, how she got there, or why she carries the very object the dragonriders have been warring over—a Hyalite.
The Hyalite, an artifact containing the power to forge a new dragonrider and tip the scales of the conflict, has been declared stolen by the enemy. Now, with the relic in her possession, Lark—an amnesiac with no clue about her connection to the war—finds herself thrust into the center of a world poised to unravel.
Humans, elves, and dwarves clash with orcs and mythical beasts as Lark uncovers truths too dangerous to ignore. Her fighting skills rival even the most seasoned warriors, but it’s the cryptic visions haunting her dreams that continue to expose her checkered past. As the stolen Hyalite’s power stirs, kingdoms send ruthless assassins to claim it, each step pulling Lark deeper into a destiny she never wanted—and cannot outrun.
The fate of the realms hangs by a thread. Will Lark embrace the storm—or be swept away by it? Start reading A J Walker's award-winning novel, The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar, today!
A stolen relic. A forgotten past. A power to change the world.
When Lamar’s greatest dragonrider falls in battle, the kingdom’s last hope seems lost… Until a woman is found wandering the edge of the Everburning Forest with no memory of who she is, how she got there, or why she carries the very object the dragonriders have been warring over—a Hyalite.
The Hyalite, an artifact containing the power to forge a new dragonrider and tip the scales of the conflict, has been declared stolen by the enemy. Now, with the relic in her possession, Lark—an amnesiac with no clue about her connection to the war—finds herself thrust into the center of a world poised to unravel.
Humans, elves, and dwarves clash with orcs and mythical beasts as Lark uncovers truths too dangerous to ignore. Her fighting skills rival even the most seasoned warriors, but it’s the cryptic visions haunting her dreams that continue to expose her checkered past. As the stolen Hyalite’s power stirs, kingdoms send ruthless assassins to claim it, each step pulling Lark deeper into a destiny she never wanted—and cannot outrun.
The fate of the realms hangs by a thread. Will Lark embrace the storm—or be swept away by it? Start reading A J Walker's award-winning novel, The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar, today!
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486 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2025
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October 26, 2025
The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar was a thrilling read full of twists, turns, and unexpected plot twists. The main characters all have secrets and hidden agendas that keep the story zipping along at a speedy pace.
Paragons are the most elite warriors and are bonded to Dragons. Dragons enable the Paragons to reach more powerful magic than they could by themselves. The top Paragon in Lamar has just been slain by a dark Paragon from the North. The Dark Paragon's Dragon was killed and Lamar's dead Paragon's Dragon is missing.
A girl wanders into a village in the ever-burning forest with no memory of who she is or where she came from. Most of the villagers do not trust her but one young boy helps her. They decide to call her Lark because she wears a necklace with a gold lark pendant. Lark also has a valuable artifact that she and the boy hide.
Soldiers from the North, Elves, Orcs, and other monsters can track the artifact and soon approach the village. The young boy convinces Lark to turn the artifact in to the Vermillion keep in Lamar and the villagers flee just before the village is destroyed.
Lark begins her journey to the Vermillion Keep to turn the artifact over to the authorities. She meets a dwarf, a bard, and a half breed Elven squire. They are hunted and attacked by assassins and monsters. A dragon is also trailing them.
I would have given this book 5 stars because it is truly a marvelous read...EXCEPT...for all the errors that kept jarring the story.
To the author, AJ Walker: please get yourself an editor. I read your thanks to your editor extraordinaire, Susan. Susan obviously did not proofread this story.
Paragons are the most elite warriors and are bonded to Dragons. Dragons enable the Paragons to reach more powerful magic than they could by themselves. The top Paragon in Lamar has just been slain by a dark Paragon from the North. The Dark Paragon's Dragon was killed and Lamar's dead Paragon's Dragon is missing.
A girl wanders into a village in the ever-burning forest with no memory of who she is or where she came from. Most of the villagers do not trust her but one young boy helps her. They decide to call her Lark because she wears a necklace with a gold lark pendant. Lark also has a valuable artifact that she and the boy hide.
Soldiers from the North, Elves, Orcs, and other monsters can track the artifact and soon approach the village. The young boy convinces Lark to turn the artifact in to the Vermillion keep in Lamar and the villagers flee just before the village is destroyed.
Lark begins her journey to the Vermillion Keep to turn the artifact over to the authorities. She meets a dwarf, a bard, and a half breed Elven squire. They are hunted and attacked by assassins and monsters. A dragon is also trailing them.
I would have given this book 5 stars because it is truly a marvelous read...EXCEPT...for all the errors that kept jarring the story.
To the author, AJ Walker: please get yourself an editor. I read your thanks to your editor extraordinaire, Susan. Susan obviously did not proofread this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2025
The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar kicks off with a fiery bang—literally. The prologue plunges us into a mystical war zone where divine storms split the sky and dragonriders duel for god-touched power. The story follows two central characters: Tel Roan, a battle-hardened dragonrider with a golden dragon named Ingamar, and Lark, a mysterious young woman with no memory of her past, only a glowing pendant and an unshakable pull toward a storm. A Hyalite—an orb infused with godly power—is about to change both their destinies. With war looming between the Kingdoms of Lamar and Nordraven, and ancient magic bleeding into their world, the book layers classic fantasy tropes with a fresh, fast-paced twist.
This book had me in its grip from the opening page. The prologue was cinematic. That scene where he fights a massive blue-skinned orc for the Hyalite was epic. The tension is so thick you could cut it with Stormbreaker. Walker has a knack for writing action that feels intense but never overcomplicated—no confusing jargon, just pure adrenaline and magic.
What surprised me the most, though, was how much I loved Lark’s chapters. At first, she feels like the typical "mysterious girl with a magical trinket" trope—but she grows on you. Her connection to the storm and the dragon lore is told with this eerie, poetic pacing that contrasts perfectly with the more militaristic energy of Tel’s story. I loved the moment when she’s drawn toward the Everburning Forest and starts getting those weird flashes of memory, like the image of a man holding a box that pulses in time with her pendant. There's a soft, haunting tone to her arc that feels like a dream slowly turning into a nightmare.
Some of the world-building was heavy at times—there’s a lot of information given through conversations about realms, magical politics, and the difference between Hyalites and Yogo Sapphires. I appreciate the depth, but it occasionally slowed the story. I wanted to get back to the drama—the betrayals, the aerial dragon fights, the strange glowing creatures in the woods. Still, even the slower bits added layers to the world that made the payoff richer.
The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar delivered on everything I want in a fantasy read—gutsy characters, high-stakes magic, and dragons that feel like more than just pets with wings. It’s bold, a little bloody, and absolutely bursting with heart. I’d recommend this book to fans of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn or those who devoured Eragon and wished it had a bit more edge. This isn’t just a setup for a series—it’s a solid first strike. If you’ve got even the slightest itch for fire-breathing beasts and mystic prophecies, give this one a shot.
This book had me in its grip from the opening page. The prologue was cinematic. That scene where he fights a massive blue-skinned orc for the Hyalite was epic. The tension is so thick you could cut it with Stormbreaker. Walker has a knack for writing action that feels intense but never overcomplicated—no confusing jargon, just pure adrenaline and magic.
What surprised me the most, though, was how much I loved Lark’s chapters. At first, she feels like the typical "mysterious girl with a magical trinket" trope—but she grows on you. Her connection to the storm and the dragon lore is told with this eerie, poetic pacing that contrasts perfectly with the more militaristic energy of Tel’s story. I loved the moment when she’s drawn toward the Everburning Forest and starts getting those weird flashes of memory, like the image of a man holding a box that pulses in time with her pendant. There's a soft, haunting tone to her arc that feels like a dream slowly turning into a nightmare.
Some of the world-building was heavy at times—there’s a lot of information given through conversations about realms, magical politics, and the difference between Hyalites and Yogo Sapphires. I appreciate the depth, but it occasionally slowed the story. I wanted to get back to the drama—the betrayals, the aerial dragon fights, the strange glowing creatures in the woods. Still, even the slower bits added layers to the world that made the payoff richer.
The Lost Dragonrider of Lamar delivered on everything I want in a fantasy read—gutsy characters, high-stakes magic, and dragons that feel like more than just pets with wings. It’s bold, a little bloody, and absolutely bursting with heart. I’d recommend this book to fans of Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn or those who devoured Eragon and wished it had a bit more edge. This isn’t just a setup for a series—it’s a solid first strike. If you’ve got even the slightest itch for fire-breathing beasts and mystic prophecies, give this one a shot.
December 28, 2025
My Thoughts:
When I first encountered this book, I thought, Eragon . But nope! A bit different.
Having lost one's memory, it is understandable that Lark hesitate sometimes. However, standing still for no reason in a fight. In a life and death situation, is too stupid to live ( tstl ) to me. Giving-Rain is approaching. Another dragon is approaching. So, you just stand there while Venrick repeatedly shouts at you to mount Ingamar the dragon, so you could flee... I really do not like stupid heroines. Fight scenes is not this author's forté. I even like it less when the author tries to make the character(s) act stupid to give the story some tension. Some drama. And that is not the only tstl scene in the book. Plot building is not this author's forté either. But, by god! He could weave a world so beautiful I could live in it! Plus the fact that there are dragons, elves, dwarves and mages in it which speaks to my fantasy geek heart!
During the times that I come across the tstl scenes, I swore that I would not read another book by this author ever again... But the world building is beautiful!
The title is a lie. She's not Lamarian. So there is a big possibility that the cover art of book 2, The Dragonrider And The Void , could be lying too. But... I really wanted to know if Venrick got to be a paragon!!
I kinda knew who Lark was even with the confusion of the third rider thrown in. Predicatable endings is not a good idea...
This is my first Fajer Al-Kaisi audiobook listen but not for Amanda Dolan . I'm an old Amanda Dolan fan. But I am also fast becoming a Fajer Al-Kaisi fan, too! Will listen again to these narrators.
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4
Character development = 3
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 3
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (16 hrs and 32 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 5
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5
When I first encountered this book, I thought, Eragon . But nope! A bit different.
Having lost one's memory, it is understandable that Lark hesitate sometimes. However, standing still for no reason in a fight. In a life and death situation, is too stupid to live ( tstl ) to me. Giving-Rain is approaching. Another dragon is approaching. So, you just stand there while Venrick repeatedly shouts at you to mount Ingamar the dragon, so you could flee... I really do not like stupid heroines. Fight scenes is not this author's forté. I even like it less when the author tries to make the character(s) act stupid to give the story some tension. Some drama. And that is not the only tstl scene in the book. Plot building is not this author's forté either. But, by god! He could weave a world so beautiful I could live in it! Plus the fact that there are dragons, elves, dwarves and mages in it which speaks to my fantasy geek heart!
During the times that I come across the tstl scenes, I swore that I would not read another book by this author ever again... But the world building is beautiful!
The title is a lie. She's not Lamarian. So there is a big possibility that the cover art of book 2, The Dragonrider And The Void , could be lying too. But... I really wanted to know if Venrick got to be a paragon!!
I kinda knew who Lark was even with the confusion of the third rider thrown in. Predicatable endings is not a good idea...
This is my first Fajer Al-Kaisi audiobook listen but not for Amanda Dolan . I'm an old Amanda Dolan fan. But I am also fast becoming a Fajer Al-Kaisi fan, too! Will listen again to these narrators.
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4
Character development = 3
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 3
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (16 hrs and 32 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 5
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5
January 21, 2026
Great storyline… Very disappointed in the editing.
Once again, I find a terrific writer, roots, imagination, and storytelling ability is right up with the best of them. However, I have once again been very distracted by the lack of proofreading. Wrong words, words reversed, so lost as I have had to back up, reread and straighten out what should’ve been caught by solid proofreading. This has become the norm in almost every book I have read recently. I cannot get through even one chapter without numerous errors in proofreading occurring. Other than that, if you are not bothered by these kinds of distractions,you will find this most enjoyable storytelling experience. I would, therefore, highly recommend this book. I will be continuing on to book number two.
Once again, I find a terrific writer, roots, imagination, and storytelling ability is right up with the best of them. However, I have once again been very distracted by the lack of proofreading. Wrong words, words reversed, so lost as I have had to back up, reread and straighten out what should’ve been caught by solid proofreading. This has become the norm in almost every book I have read recently. I cannot get through even one chapter without numerous errors in proofreading occurring. Other than that, if you are not bothered by these kinds of distractions,you will find this most enjoyable storytelling experience. I would, therefore, highly recommend this book. I will be continuing on to book number two.
gave-up
December 20, 2025This book suffers from too much telling and almost no showing, which makes the story feel flat. The plot is very predictable, and while I very much enjoyed the action scenes, everything in between felt tedious. I’ve read much longer books with far more detail and stronger descriptions that were still more engaging than this.
The biggest issue is the lack of characterization. Aside from the FMC, I didn’t feel invested in any of the characters at all, they were forgettable and underdeveloped, which made it hard to care about what happened to them.
The biggest issue is the lack of characterization. Aside from the FMC, I didn’t feel invested in any of the characters at all, they were forgettable and underdeveloped, which made it hard to care about what happened to them.
June 7, 2025
The story started out great with suspense. Characters with unknown past, lost memories and unidentified enemies. Info was slow in being revealed and almost was to the point of frustration at not knowing. As the main character struggled with amnesia there were tons of unanswered questions making a great “who done it” scenario. Glad I stuck with the read as it turned out totally unexpected but oh so good. Looking forward to the next in the series.
November 1, 2025
Excellent story however….
Such an excellent story except for endless talk, talk, talk, explaining nonsense - everything. And too many accidents or traumas that never or almost never were resolved or led into just one more. It had me skipping pages to find a thread of the story, then it doesn’t end. What a waste of time, after all that to find a cliffhanger.
Such an excellent story except for endless talk, talk, talk, explaining nonsense - everything. And too many accidents or traumas that never or almost never were resolved or led into just one more. It had me skipping pages to find a thread of the story, then it doesn’t end. What a waste of time, after all that to find a cliffhanger.
April 19, 2025
Good start
This was a good start to what I hope will be a great series. Enjoying Lark, and am interested to see where her journey takes her. All in all if you’re reading this review, my vote I for you to read this book.
This was a good start to what I hope will be a great series. Enjoying Lark, and am interested to see where her journey takes her. All in all if you’re reading this review, my vote I for you to read this book.
December 9, 2025
deus ex machine
Plot is predictable, even without the constant foreshadowing. Characterization is weak. It reads like a weak romcom sort of comedy of errors. None of the characters are appealing even to care what happens to them.
I regret the time I spent readiest this
Plot is predictable, even without the constant foreshadowing. Characterization is weak. It reads like a weak romcom sort of comedy of errors. None of the characters are appealing even to care what happens to them.
I regret the time I spent readiest this
December 15, 2025
Good story but needs an editor
The story really drew me in and I did not see the twist coming at the end! My main complaint would be the typos and grammatical errors. I would give it a higher rating if those were fixed.
The story really drew me in and I did not see the twist coming at the end! My main complaint would be the typos and grammatical errors. I would give it a higher rating if those were fixed.
July 31, 2025
Dnf. Needs editing
September 3, 2025
Gotta Love Fantasy ❤️
It's one of the best fantasies I've read in a while! Absolutely loved the plot and all of the characters. Can't wait to start the 2nd book!
It's one of the best fantasies I've read in a while! Absolutely loved the plot and all of the characters. Can't wait to start the 2nd book!
September 3, 2025
Good read
Interesting tale of a warrior whom has lost her memories, magic trust and friendship evolve to become a good story..
Interesting tale of a warrior whom has lost her memories, magic trust and friendship evolve to become a good story..
November 22, 2025
good story line
I enjoyed the read and plot. However it’s not one of those books that I couldn’t put down as parts were slow reading.
I enjoyed the read and plot. However it’s not one of those books that I couldn’t put down as parts were slow reading.
November 30, 2025
absolutely fascinating
I was glued to every page captured from the start with dragons warriors and magic and where it would take me next. Love this
I was glued to every page captured from the start with dragons warriors and magic and where it would take me next. Love this
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