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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 860 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
relaxing 16%
funny 11%
reflective 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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 860 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
relaxing 16%
funny 11%
reflective 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, ViolenceModerate
TraffickingMinor
Ableism, Child death, Miscarriage