Book 1), Joust (The Dragon Jousters

This is a very intricate novel of the struggles of a once-serf boy wokingin the heat hauling water, who is then picked up by the famous ridder Ari, and his dragon, Kacheet. A wild dragonride later, and he is in the Tian, or enemy, jouster compound to serve Ari as a dragonboy to the first tame dragon ever. The story has many thrilling moments, and i must say that i was averse to putting it donwn once finished, but it also has a sensible balance of Vetch's everyday life that when read in detail can give a deep insight to his world. this was the frist book by Mercedes Lackey that I had read, but I have been convinced since then by other books that she is a great author and will be looking for more of her novels.

The prolific Mercedes Lackey has been my favorite author for over seven years and she just keeps getting better and better... Now with Joust, a story.... a plausible story about dragons and how they *would* have lived has not only entered my head, and has stayed there (well, its only been a day since I finished it)but it has enthralled me to the very last page! I will not describe any of the story, because you must read to understand and enjoy it! Another great read by Misty, and another favorite to add to the list!
Read this book!!!

Joust was forced on me. The 1st chapter was confusing at first but by chapter 2 i wasnt on my bed reading. I was right beside Vetch. I was feeling what he felt. Sometimes I was laughing over times I trembled in exitiment. It was an amazing action filled book and I advice it to people who like dragons.

This is a disappointing product by Lackey who has written some interesting books in the past. It is very slow, as if she has decided to write a five book series and does not want to put too much into any one book.