Foundation: Book One of the Collegium Chronicles (a Valdemar Novel) by Mercedes Lackey

Foundation: Book One of the Collegium Chronicles (a Valdemar Novel)

Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles #1

Mercedes Lackey

418 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, a thirteen-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the ...

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Moods

adventurous 77%
hopeful 77%
lighthearted 44%
mysterious 44%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.71

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