Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar by Ben Ohlander, Kristin Schwengel, Richard Lee Byers, Stephanie D. Shaver, Tanya Huff, Gary A. Braunbeck, Mercedes Lackey, Janni Lee Simner, Elisabeth Waters, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Josepha Sherman, Lawrence Schimel, Mark Shepherd, Mel White, John Yezeguielian, Michelle Sagara West, John Helfers, Larry Dixon, Philip M. Austin

Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar

Tales of Valdemar #1

Ben Ohlander, Kristin Schwengel, Richard Lee Byers, Stephanie D. Shaver, Tanya Huff, Gary A. Braunbeck, Mercedes Lackey, Janni Lee Simner, Elisabeth Waters, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Josepha Sherman, Lawrence Schimel, Mark Shepherd, Mel White, John Yezeguielian, Michelle Sagara West, John Helfers, Larry Dixon, Philip M. Austin

350 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced

Description

Filled with magic, intrigue, romance and adventure, Mercedes Lackey's world of Valdemar is one of the most popular domains in fantasy literature. Home to the Heralds and their mysterious horselike Companions, the magical Tayledras Hawk-people, and...

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Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 75%
dark 75%
lighthearted 75%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

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