Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Magic's Promise
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Mercedes Lackey
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Magic's Promise

Valdemar: The Last Herald-Mage #2

Mercedes Lackey

320 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced
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Magic's Promise is ideal for readers who appreciate intricate, character-driven fantasy with a blend of emotional depth, LGBTQ+ representation, and a slow-burn mystery woven into a richly magical world.

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4.02
based on 2,299 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 90%

emotional: 69%

dark: 40%

mysterious: 34%

tense: 32%

sad: 28%

hopeful: 20%

reflective: 19%

challenging: 11%

inspiring: 10%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

26% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose Plot
64% of readers chose A mix
20% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

83% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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