Dragon Prince

This is one of the best fantasy books I've ever read. And it's the one that (for me) that puts Melanie Rawn up there with the best. The setting, with its magic and political intrigue, was unique and very much brought to life by the good flow and pacing of the writing. The characters, their interactions with each other, their tribulations, their personalities, were all brought to life and made very real and very believable.