319 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future.But just as Talia ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,255 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
emotional 69%
tense 38%
sad 34%
hopeful 19%
challenging 15%
mysterious 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 45%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Torture, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Animal death, Sexual assaultMinor
Child abuse, Incest, Death of parent
319 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future.But just as Talia ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,255 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
emotional 69%
tense 38%
sad 34%
hopeful 19%
challenging 15%
mysterious 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 45%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Torture, AlcoholismModerate
Death, Animal death, Sexual assaultMinor
Child abuse, Incest, Death of parent