Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey

Arrows of the Queen

Valdemar: Heralds of Valdemar #1

Mercedes Lackey with Christa Lewis (Narrator)

9 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the ...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 49%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 16%
funny 11%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 28%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 38% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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