The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey
The Oathbound

Mercedes Lackey

302 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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For readers who crave strong, complex female protagonists, epic fantasy adventures, and the unbreakable bonds of found family, The Oathbound by Mercedes Lackey is a intriguing and empowering tale of two fierce warriors, Tarma and Kethry, who join forces to vanquish evil and forge a path of justice, magic, and unyielding determination.

Description

The first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin'a'in people, she saw her entire clan slain by briga...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 1,405 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

dark: 47%

emotional: 27%

funny: 20%

tense: 18%

hopeful: 11%

mysterious: 11%

challenging: 9%

inspiring: 9%

lighthearted: 4%

reflective: 4%

relaxing: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

27% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

39% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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