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bahoulie's review against another edition
4.0
I was really impressed with this book. So many different writers, writing in the same universe, and all of them really good. During several stories my heart pounded the entire time. I rarely give above a 3-star rating to a fantasy book, but this really deserved it.
librarydanielle's review against another edition
2.0
I want to like these, but they just dont have the right "flavor" and fall rather flat
inferiorwit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Death
xeni's review against another edition
5.0
I actually loved this anthology, mainly because it was my first introduction to the Karsite Firecats. They are such fascinating felines, and I wish one would find me!!
Otherwise, the other tales were much fun, although as always, ML's written ones are always the best!
Otherwise, the other tales were much fun, although as always, ML's written ones are always the best!
saphirablue's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I like these stories but not quite as much as I did the ones in the previous collection. I've enjoyed reading them and cheered the characters on, so it's all good.
Favourites:
There was the very welcome story of Herald Jors and Brock.
And the masterpiece that is "Winter Death". That one resonated like woha with me and just hit me right in the feels. Wow. Wow. Wow.
Looking forward to the next one!
libra17's review
4.0
Pretty Good Overall
As with any short story collection, there were some stories I liked more than others, but these were - on a whole - pretty good. My favorites were "Brock," "True Colors," and "Icebreaker"; I liked getting to see and visit with characters around the Heralds who were not Heralds themselves. However, I also liked being able to visit with Alberich again for "Sun in Glory," especially since the short story was written more in the style of Exile's Honor than Exile's Valor, which is the book I liked beat of the duology.
As with any short story collection, there were some stories I liked more than others, but these were - on a whole - pretty good. My favorites were "Brock," "True Colors," and "Icebreaker"; I liked getting to see and visit with characters around the Heralds who were not Heralds themselves. However, I also liked being able to visit with Alberich again for "Sun in Glory," especially since the short story was written more in the style of Exile's Honor than Exile's Valor, which is the book I liked beat of the duology.
melanie_page's review against another edition
1.0
I bought this book just to learn how Talia became a Vkandis Sun Priest. It was underwhelming. Some stories were "meh" and some were downright terrible, failing to follow Valdemar precedent, such as the story in which a Companion tests a boy, lying that his Chosen is in trouble and needs the boy's help. Turns out, ta-da, this Companion has actually Chosen the determined boy. Um, Companions never lie, and they don't test people before they're Chosen.
lycanthropelightweaver's review
3.0
A more rocky collection than the others, but the better stories outweigh the worse by a considerable amount. Also contains a tale by Mercedes Lackey herself which should delight any fan of Herald Alberich and/or Solaris.
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