Magic's Price by Mercedes Lackey

Magic's Price

Valdemar: The Last Herald-Mage #3

Mercedes Lackey

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

Valdemar--the once-peaceful kingdom protected by the magic of its Herlad-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 forces led by a master of dark ...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
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

medium 61%
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

4.08

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