Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey

Closer to Home

Valdemar: The Herald Spy #1

Mercedes Lackey

361 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Mags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
funny 33%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
dark 16%
relaxing 16%
emotional 8%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | Character: 30% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.65

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