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jenvogel80's review against another edition
4.0
Mercedes Lackey is like my comfort food of books. Even though it's a predictable formula, something about it makes me feel like going back to a house that's always been home.
marci_travels's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
What a fun book! I loved the Companions - horses with the ability to mindspeech with their Chosen to create Heralds. The worlbuilding shines in this one with the building of the Collegium of Bards, Healers, and Heralds, the factions between the old ways and the new, the friendships of new schools, new surroundings, and a new life for our buddy Mags. Just a very nice introduction to Valdemar and a writer I have heard so much about on the fantasy forums, but haven't had a chance to check out until now.
lesemensch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mbs1236's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Another fun Valdemar book!
0uterspacebookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
gfmatt's review against another edition
2.0
Same old, same old. Amusing enough that I will probably read the rest of the series. Lackey sure can crank them out.
books_n_critters's review against another edition
3.0
This next part of the Valdemar saga is off to a great start. Really enjoyed this book.
fyrekatz's review against another edition
5.0
I forgot how much I loved reading mercedes books til I finished this book... what sucks is that I have to wait for the next book! NO!
kraley's review against another edition
4.0
This book felt like putting on a worn pair if slippers. It was old Valdemar, how I love it. Written in her usual template, it was so enjoyable to read. There wasn't much new, but that's what I liked. I could read Arrows of the Queen over and over. It's like Harry Potter, we all just KNOW our letters to Hogwarts somehow got misplaced and we KNOW our Companions will come sometime. I'll buy the next in the series when the price comes down a bit.
heidi_may91's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75