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The Complete Arrows Trilogy by Mercedes Lackey

deirdre531's review against another edition

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5.0

I just stumbled upon these books. I love them! While reading the first 1oo pages or so, I got the feeling that it would be too young; it wasn't. I also thought that the events unfolding were predictable, but that changed once the story developed. The character development is spot-on and the world building is engaging. They transported me the way good books are meant to. My only complaint is that I can't figure out a reading order. I went from these "Arrows" books to the "Last Herald -Mage" Trilogy but when reading the first book, Magic's Pawn, I got the feeling that I had missed something. The events of the first book, Magic's Pawn, seem to have skipped a lot. Researching a reading order resulted in conflicting advice, so now I'm stalled while trying to figure that out.

q87's review

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Not in the mood

bookkate's review against another edition

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4.0

Not incredibly unique, but thoroughly enjoyable.

skundrik's review against another edition

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4.0

Neat and very fantasy-esque

charlener0's review against another edition

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Read the first two; not sure if #3 is in the peace corps office library anywhere :-/

blissnicole's review against another edition

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5.0

I believe this is at least the 6th time I’ve read this book. I first read it as a pre-teen, probably earlier than Talia when she was chosen. Now it’s been over 8 years since I last read it but I still know it like the back of my hand. Like a good friend or family, this book has been with me for over a dozen moves, house floods, etc. but is always ready for me to escape back into my favorite story. When everything is chaos and unknown, this story grounded me and I feel like I’m back to my true self. Thank you, Mercedes Lackey, truly thank you.

lavendermarch's review against another edition

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5.0

I went to the bookstore a few days ago, and I picked up something by an author I had never read before, although one similar to Tamora Pierce. Mercedes Lackey, whose work I had seen before at the library, but had never made much sense - what was first, what was last, what order? Was it even any good? Well, on the last point, I can give a resounding YES! I picked up the entire trilogy, in one book, about Talia, the Queen’s Own, and was swept into the world of Valdemar. It was well worth the money, and I hope to find her other books as good. I think I’ve found a new favorite author. Talia is flawed, but certainly likeable. Her world is complex, but not overwhelming. And the characters as a whole are endearing, intriguing, and all around awesome. The plot is fun, entertaining, and interesting. 5 stars.

gibs144's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

shasta2292's review against another edition

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The cabin portion of the book lasted for too long and honestly the language style was a little exhausting to read at this time. Will likely revisit 

ehparrish's review

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emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5