418 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756405762
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daw Books
Publication date: 06 October 2009
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 676 reviews
Moods
hopeful 77%
lighthearted 44%
mysterious 44%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, ViolenceModerate
TraffickingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Miscarriage418 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780756405762
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daw Books
Publication date: 06 October 2009
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 676 reviews
Moods
hopeful 77%
lighthearted 44%
mysterious 44%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, ViolenceModerate
TraffickingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Miscarriage