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In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, a thirteen-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had — and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
About the Author
Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Long Awaited Return?,
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This review is from: The Collegium Chronicles #1 Foundation (Hardcover)
Let me make one thing clear, I love Mercedes Lackey, I really really do, Arrows of the Queen brought back to me all the wonder of first learning to read.So I was quite suprised on my second read through to discover I didn't like this latest installment While I was looking foreward to a return to Valdemar, this book just didn't live up to my high expectations. I didn't really feel like there was an overall story, the characters seemed to lack some development after the original, I felt like there was a bunch of characters that came out of nowhere, like the end was just stapled on and not a growth of situations or characters.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good read,
By Sisterofthesea (Qc, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Collegium Chronicles #1 Foundation (Hardcover)
I loved this book, but then I like the whole series of Valdemar and the Elemental Mages. I hope the second comes out soon, because the way it ends really makes me want to see what will come next.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slow Building, But Entrancing,
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This review is from: Foundation Book One Of The Collegium Chronicles (Mass Market Paperback)
I have been a fan of Mercedes Lackey for as long as I can remember. And when I heard that there was going to be another Valdemar book, well, to say that I was excited would be the understatement of the year. The entire Valdemar series is one that I read over and over again, each time anticipating reading the next book or trilogy no matter how many times I have read them in the past. When this book came out, I booked the day off work and rushed out to pick up my preordered copy. As soon as I got home, I got to reading. And for the first time, I was having a hard time reading it. The first half was slow building. I had a really difficult time actually getting in to it. I even remember telling another long time Lackey fan that it seems like it is just another 'poor kid gets chosen, saves the world story'. But, even while thinking that, I still continued to read on. And I am glad that I did. After the slow start, things really started to pick up speed. Characters are introduced, events happen, enemies appear, and you can only begin to ask who and what exactly is going to have the larger parts expected of them in the next book! Just as in the rest of the Valdemar Trilogies, you can only guess what is foreshadowing to the next instalment. Despite my early thoughts on the beginning of the book, I was thoroughly entranced by the end, and eagerly await the next book in the series!
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