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Title: Exile's Honor: A Novel of Valdemar (Daw Book Collectors, No. 1235) by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0-7564-0113-5 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: 07 October, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.1 (50 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: This is a must read!
Comment: I thought that this book was one of the best in the Valdemar series. I admit that I am biased; I love all the books that Mercedes Lackey writes about Valdemar(especially the Herald Mage series) and would buy just about anything she produces, but I believe that characterisation is her strength and was a little disappointed to miss some of that richness in a couple of her recent novels. However, in Exile's Honor she has come back to full strength! I thought that the characterisations in this book were as good as anything she has done.
The story expands on a short story that I originally read in HorseFantastic which told how Alberich, then a loyal Captain in the Karse army, was rescued from Karse (and being burned alive), by a Companion who took him to Valdemar. Fans know Alberich from other stories of Queen Selanay's reign but the transformation of an intensely honorable man from being a loyal son of Karse to an equally loyal weaponsmaster in Valdemar without compromising his honor is a wonderful story. It is also a story which, to my mind manages to be upbeat, despite some pretty intense descriptions of battles, without ever becoming sentimental.
The book describes Selanay when she was the heir apparent - thereby shedding light on her character - and explains how she ascended the throne. It also introduces the Grove born Companion, Rolan - so it is a 'must read' for those who want to know all about Valdemar.
I strongly recommend this book. It could, I think be read alone, but I think that readers who are familiar with Valdemar will probably enjoy it even more . Buy it and enjoy!
Rating: 4
Summary: Another Fantastic Lackey Book!
Comment: I truly enjoyed this book, and can't wait until the second one is shipped to my home. This book tells the story of Herald Alberich, the foreign Herald we met in Take A Thief, another wonderful book.
I read this novel immediately after I'd begun the Mage Storms trilogy. I was less than a third of the way through Storm Warning, and I was already bored to tears. Reminding myself of Lackey's amazing Last Herald-Mage trilogy, I set out to find another book in her Valdemar series that could satisfy my need for a good read. The first thing that caught my eye in the bookstore was Exile's Valor, which had just been released. Immediately, I picked up the book and began reading. It intrigued me so much that I bought it, something I don't usually do with books I haven't yet read, and went home anticipating an enjoyable afternoon of reading.
It turned out to be much more than only "enjoyable;" it became one of my favorites in the Valdemar series. There are times when the book seems a little bit slow, but once you get through those few parts, the story more than makes up for it. I would definitely recommend this to everyone who is a fan of Mercedes Lackey, and if you enjoyed Take A Thief, then rest assured, you will love this book.
Rating: 1
Summary: Mercedes phoned this in
Comment: Before anyone gets mad at me, just know that I've been a fan for a very long time and reread many of her books over and over again.
This book was poorly written, with bad character development, and just plain awful. Even having familiar beloved characters didn't help the story.
Don't buy it and don't read it. I bought Joust at the same time, and was pleasantly surprised by it, so if you need a new series by Mercedes Lackey, go to Joust.
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Title: Exile's Valor: A Novel of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0756402069 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: 04 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Sun In Glory (A Valdemar Anthology) by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0756401666 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: 02 December, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Take a Thief: A Novel of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0756400589 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Joust by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0756401224 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: 04 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Brightly Burning by Mercedes Lackey ISBN: 0886779898 Publisher: DAW Books Pub. Date: 12 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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