Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey

Arrows of the Queen

Valdemar: Heralds of Valdemar #1

Mercedes Lackey

320 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Follows the adventures of Talia as she trains to become a Herald of Valdemar in the first book in the classic epic fantasy Arrows trilogy Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runawa...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 48%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 28%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 17%
funny 11%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 28%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

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3.94

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