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“One of my fond high school memories, though my tastes have changed since then.”
Laura O wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is how Kerowyn became a Herald. ”
Michelle S wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“After reading the other books of the series, this one pulls it all together. You don't need it to enjoy the others, but after reading it, you realize you wouldn't want to be without it!”
tala g wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Must've read this hundreds of times as a teenager. One of the better Mercedes Lackey novels in my opinion, and a complete story in itself, so it's a good one to start with if you're new to her books.”
Kesih wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is the book that got me started to the fantasy genre. It's not the most amazing fantasy book out there, nor the most profound, but I really enjoyed it. It has a some great action, the main character is kick-ass and the stroy has a few sexy scenes to spice it up, too.
Krisafie K wrote this review Wednesday, June 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I first read this when I was 14, and I adored Kerowyn since she was such a strong, self sufficient female character.”
“I’ve read this book so many times I actually need to get a new copy because my copy is falling apart. I love Kerowyn and you see her in many of the other Valdemar books so if you have read those and wonder how she became who she is, this book tells her story. Readers see Kerowyn turn from this sheltered young girl into one of the top mercenary in the mercenary guild.
Debbie S wrote this review Saturday, March 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The book is basically broken up into two parts. The first part follows Kerowyn as she is taken in by her grandmother, Kethry, and retired mercenary, Tarma. Tarma basically takes Kerowyn under her wing and hones her into a deadly weapon and gives her the confidence to go out and make a living on her own and not depend on a man to take care of her.
The second half of the book is Kerowyn’s entry into a mercenary guild, her rise in the ranks and eventually the job that takes her into Valdemar to meet the Heralds and Companions. And just maybe will she find true love with a man who views her as an equal?”“My absolute favorite - I love this character!!”
Julia B wrote this review Friday, September 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another favorite by Ms Lackey. Again, it has 'first book' status, even if it's essentially a stand alone in the Velgarth series.”
teri m wrote this review Friday, August 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The first time I read this book, I started reading at about 6pm on a Saturday night and read straight through until I was done at about 4am Sunday morning. 10 hours straight! I just couldn't stop reading it. I was hooked. This is my favorite Misty book. I would totally recommend this book if you like Misty!”
Teresa P wrote this review Wednesday, March 12 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is more ‘gritty’ than the purely Herald books. Kerowyn's story takes Lackey's female empowerment, and makes the book more of a military fantasy feel. Which makes sense, since for most of the book Kero is a merc. The need for a more pragmatic, but good character for her utopian Valdemar drives this book, and brings several side characters together.
Will It Work wrote this review Sunday, January 13 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Despite all that, for the more realistic feel, and the more less altruistic|optimistic characters, this is probably my preferred Valdemar novel.”
