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319 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
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Language: English
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With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future.But just as Talia ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,802 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
emotional 70%
tense 39%
sad 29%
hopeful 19%
challenging 14%
mysterious 11%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
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Torture, Rape, DeathModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, War319 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future.But just as Talia ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,802 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
emotional 70%
tense 39%
sad 29%
hopeful 19%
challenging 14%
mysterious 11%
reflective 6%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Rape, DeathModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, War