The Lost Dragonrider Of Lamar by A J Walker
Book 1 in the Dragonriders of Lamar series
Narrated by Fajer Al-Kaisi and Amanda Dolan
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Book 1 in the Dragonriders of Lamar series
Narrated by Fajer Al-Kaisi and Amanda Dolan
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
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.
Source: Info in the "About The Lost Dragonrider Of Lamar" was taken from amazon on 01/12/2025.
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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
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
Books In The Dragonriders of Lamar Series:
Meet The Author
About A J Walker:
A J Walker, A.K.A. Andy, is an award-winning fantasy author, world traveler, extreme sports enthusiast, outdoorsman, fourth-generation pilot, and a committed husband. Hailing from Bozeman, Montana, he currently resides in the Stillwater Valley at the foothills of the wild Beartooth Mountains. Despite A. J.'s severe dyslexia, he finds joy in writing and publishing unique fantasy adventure stories. Drawing from personal experiences in his wild outdoor adventures, he infuses a realistic touch into his works.
A J Walker holds a bachelor's degree in the Science of Forestry from the University of Montana, where he laid the foundation for his career as a fantasy author. His transition from writing scientific papers to crafting epic fantasy stories began during creative writing classes at the U. Today, he juggles a day job at an environmental company while continuing to write novels.
When he's not hard at work, A. J. enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, family, and friends. Whether it's floating the Yellowstone River, backpacking in the Beartooths, flying over the valley in a Cessna 172, or enjoying a food truck in Columbus, MT, A. J. embraces life. If you happen to spot him, don't hesitate to say hi and share your thoughts on his stories.
The Narrators
Amanda is a New York City based actor, improvisor and voiceover artist, who has recorded over 100 audiobooks. She has an MFA in acting from Brown University, and is a member of Actors’ Equity.
Born in Astoria, New York, but lucky enough to have been transplanted to sunny Orange County, CA, Amanda’s upbringing was a perfect mix of East meets West (And by East she means bagels, not sushi).
Amanda loves to develop new plays and musicals. She has workshopped new work with Trinity Rep, Pipeline Theater Company, Soho Rep, Marginal Man Theater Company, The Lark Play Development Center, Playwrights Rep, Brown University and many more.
In addition to stage and film work, Amanda can be heard voicing hundreds of characters in over 100 audiobooks for Audible, Inc., AudioGo (BBC Audiobooks America), Blackstone Audio, John Marshall Media, HarperCollins, and Tantor Media.
About Fajer Al-Kaisi:
Fajer Al-Kaisi is an actor for the stage and screen as well as an accomplished voice-over artist and narrator with over a hundred audiobook credits.
Fajer is currently the voice of Shazzan on Jellystone (HBO Max) as well as cohost of the podcast BardQuest Empire. His TV appearances include Law & Order, Future Man, The Code, 30 Rock, Nurse Jackie, The Blacklist, The Onion News Network, Person of Interest, Delocated, Search Party, Madam Secretary, and Deadbeat. His film credits include "Karim" in I'll Come Running, "Ali Soufan" in The Report, and as "the interpreter" in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.
His theatrical credits include: Tareq in the Guthrie's production of Nora, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, Aeneas in Troilus and Cressida at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Grahm/2 in the world premiere of Informed Consent at Cleveland Playhouse, and Shahid the translator in the NYTW world premiere of Aftermath and the subsequent Arktype World tour. His additional regional credits include: The Humans, Disgraced, and The Invisible Hand.
Fajer has been nominated for a Drama Leagues Award (Aftermath, Best Ensemble 2011) as well as a finalist for best male performance at the Audies (Fives and Twenty-Fives, 2015). He has also received several AudioFile Earphones Awards.
FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
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