Melanie Rawn - Anyone else like her?

[Tickle]

Originally Posted by elvet

Just received books 1- 3 of the Dragon Prince.

Enjoy!!!! Give us your feedback!!!

[elvet]

Finally sampling Melanie Rawn after getting a taste from the Golden Key.
I started the Dragon Prince on the weekend, and am already into the second book. Its good, but I'm not sure it's in the same caliber as Carol Berg (my current favorite). Of course it's early in the series; apparently there is a second trilogy in the same world as well.

[Lady of Winterfell]

Originally Posted by Tickle

Yes!!! That is the first book. Start there. Let us know if you enjoy it. I think you will.

Thanks Tickle! I just started The Skystone by Jack Whyte, so maybe when I finish that one I will pick it up.

[Tickle]

Originally Posted by elvet

Finally sampling Melanie Rawn after getting a taste from the Golden Key.
I started the Dragon Prince on the weekend, and am already into the second book. Its good, but I'm not sure it's in the same caliber as Carol Berg (my current favorite). Of course it's early in the series; apparently there is a second trilogy in the same world as well.

Yes, The Dragon Star series is a direct continuation of the story.

What would you recommend should be read first by Carol Berg?

[elvet]

I'm well into the Star Scroll now. I'm enjoying all the characters and working up into anticipating how the dragons are going to have a bigger role in the stories. Rawn is and 'even' writer. She tempers bad things with good parts, so you never get too bogged down. I'm also finding it interesting that some of the characters are starting to question the involvement of the Sunrunners in the politics of the country. Magic will give those in power a great advantage, but you know in your heart that it is ultimately not a good thing. And, you have to feel for Rohan, all he wants is lawfully structured society. Anyhow, you can tell I'm really getting into it now. I've just ordered the Dragon Star trilogy as well.

What would you recommend should be read first by Carol Berg?

I would recommend the Rai-kirah trilogy, starting with Transformation. It is really a rollercoaster ride as the story unfolds. I really appreciated the resilience of the lead character, Seyonne.
I read the Bridges of D'Arnath as well, but found the Rai-kirah more memorable.

[Tickle]

Originally Posted by elvet

I'm well into the Star Scroll now. I'm enjoying all the characters and working up into anticipating how the dragons are going to have a bigger role in the stories. Rawn is and 'even' writer. She tempers bad things with good parts, so you never get too bogged down. I'm also finding it interesting that some of the characters are starting to question the involvement of the Sunrunners in the politics of the country. Magic will give those in power a great advantage, but you know in your heart that it is ultimately not a good thing. And, you have to feel for Rohan, all he wants is lawfully structured society. Anyhow, you can tell I'm really getting into it now. I've just ordered the Dragon Star trilogy as well.

Yes, I can tell. That's good. It shows that you like the story and are starting to care about the characters. The Dragon Star trilogy will give you more of the stuff you want with regard to the dragons.

Originally Posted by elvet

I would recommend the Rai-kirah trilogy, starting with Transformation. It is really a rollercoaster ride as the story unfolds. I really appreciated the resilience of the lead character, Seyonne.
I read the Bridges of D'Arnath as well, but found the Rai-kirah more memorable.

I will go to the store and get this soon.

[elvet]

I will go to the store and get this soon.

Let me know your thoughts when you get started .

[Tickle]

Do any of you fellow Rawn readers like her other series? The Ambrai series. I really enjoyed this series as well and I'm still waiting on the last book to come. If any of you liked the Dragon Prince and Star Trilogies, then you definitely should check out Ruins of Ambrai (first book in series).

This series has a totally different type of world than DP/DS and very intense characters. It is a good story.

[kyektulu]

I thought Rawn, although a very talented author was basicly a romance novelist.

[elvet]

I finished the Dragon Prince trilogy and just started Dragon Star. I like the continuity of characters and the geography is becoming familiar now. There is a lot of detail about who runs what holding and now we're into second and sometimes third generations from the original characters. I really am partial to the way that magic is evolving from what was previously a skill to something that is powerful and instills fear. It is not taken for granted, and we don't often get to see magic from the point of view of major characters that do not possess it.

I thought Rawn, although a very talented author was basicly a romance novelist.

I tend to disagree, though I guess everyone's opinion of romance differs.
I think the romance parts are secondary to the politics and intricacies of the plot. She does have strong pairings but these men and women still maintain their separate personalities and don't always live a 'happily ever after life'.

[pyan]

Originally Posted by elvet

She does have strong pairings but these men and women still maintain their separate personalities and don't always live a 'happily ever after life'.

You can say that again, elvet....as you're about to find out.....

And I'd be interested to know where you got the idea of her being a romance writer comes from, kyektulu.