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
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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 83%
hopeful 66%
emotional 27%
lighthearted 27%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
relaxing 16%
funny 11%
reflective 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 63%
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

3.77

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