Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey

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

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced

Description

The wild magic is taking its toll on the land. Many Heralds and Herald-Mages have died fighting to preserve the peace. Even Vanyel, the most powerful of the Herald-Mages is almost at the end of his strength, in need of a respite from the dual thre...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
emotional 59%
mysterious 45%
sad 40%
dark 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 22%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
funny 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.98

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