Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar by Ben Ohlander, Kristin Schwengel, Richard Lee Byers, Stephanie D. Shaver, Tanya Huff, Gary A. Braunbeck, Mercedes Lackey, Janni Lee Simner, Elisabeth Waters, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Josepha Sherman, Lawrence Schimel, Mark Shepherd, Mel White, John Yezeguielian, Michelle Sagara West, John Helfers, Larry Dixon, Philip M. Austin

Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar

Tales of Valdemar #1

Ben Ohlander, Kristin Schwengel, Richard Lee Byers, Stephanie D. Shaver, Tanya Huff, Gary A. Braunbeck, Mercedes Lackey, Janni Lee Simner, Elisabeth Waters, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Josepha Sherman, Lawrence Schimel, Mark Shepherd, Mel White, John Yezeguielian, Michelle Sagara West, John Helfers, Larry Dixon, Philip M. Austin

350 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

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Filled with magic, intrigue, romance and adventure, Mercedes Lackey's world of Valdemar is one of the most popular domains in fantasy literature. Home to the Heralds and their mysterious horselike Companions, the magical Tayledras Hawk-people, and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 80%
dark 60%
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 60%
sad 60%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.36

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