Beyond by Mercedes Lackey

Beyond

The Founding of Valdemar #1

Mercedes Lackey

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Description

The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this new series from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasistThis series from a New York Times bestselling author explores the long-awaited tale of an era crucial to Valdemar'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
hopeful 58%
tense 25%
inspiring 22%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 31%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 33% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Average rating

4.2

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