349 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0886774268
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: DAW
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Valdemar - the once-peaceful kingdom protected by the magic of its Heald-Mages - is now besieged on all fronts. The king lies near death, the neighboring land of Karse wages a relentless war against Valdemar, and the forced led by a master of dark...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,200 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
dark 62%
sad 58%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Sexual assaultModerate
Animal death, HomophobiaMinor
Infertility, Toxic relationship, Vomit349 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0886774268
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: DAW
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Valdemar - the once-peaceful kingdom protected by the magic of its Heald-Mages - is now besieged on all fronts. The king lies near death, the neighboring land of Karse wages a relentless war against Valdemar, and the forced led by a master of dark...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,200 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
dark 62%
sad 58%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
challenging 16%
tense 16%
reflective 12%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Sexual assaultModerate
Animal death, HomophobiaMinor
Infertility, Toxic relationship, Vomit