A review by melanie_page
Changes by Mercedes Lackey

slow-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

To keep her characters from crying all the time, Lackey would have done well to imagine some sort of therapist Gift. The trainees are almost all children, who can come from any background before being Chosen. Who are they talking to about their trauma, such as child abuse, starvation, and homelessness? Even the older Heralds would need a therapist. Instead, they seemingly “get over” witnessing violence on the battle field, death of family, rape, torture, and their own near-death experiences with time — and no lasting effects.

Full review at https://grabthelapels.com/2021/03/25/changes/