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Average rating3.3
Set in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Valdemar, this unique and exciting novel continues the story of Talia. Having mastered the powers necessary to a guardian of the kingdom, she faces the final preparation for her initiation as adviser and protector of the Queen.
Series
3 primary booksValdemar: Heralds of Valdemar is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Mercedes Lackey.
Series
49 primary booksValdemar (Publication order) is a 49-book series with 49 primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon.
Series
38 primary booksValdemar (Chronological) is a 38-book series with 38 primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon.
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Talia's story continues, and I continue to respect Mercedes Lackey for creating proper female heroes with agency and autonomy. How easily this story could have fallen into a romance with Talia entirely depending on Kris' support, but it never does. This is pre-every YA story is also a love triangle, thank goodness. The series is still something I enjoyed more back when I was Talia's age, but it's enjoyable to revisit that sort of setting and that sort of mindframe from time to time.
Very much a middle book. I would have liked more to happen in the plot.