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Summary: Another Valdemar novel to enjoy.
Review: This is about an orphan, Darian, who is apprenticed to a used-to-be wizard against his will. His parents were trappers, and one day went out during a mage storm and never returned.
One day, his village, Errald's Grove, was attacked while Darian was out picking herbs. The wizard Justyn, who did much but was not appreciated by the villagers, sacrificed himself so the people could get away.
Darian fled into the woods, and was caught by some of the enemy men. He was rescued by a Hawkbrother, Snowfire, and taken to his vale (the homes of the Hawkbrothers, their are many of them).
After a while, he was adopted into the clan as Snowfire's little brother. After a while, they found the villagers had not escaped, but were slaves of the ones who attacked the village.
Darian wanted to go free the villagers, but would the Hawkbrothers help him?
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Summary: Very cool. I thoroughly enjoyed this book
Review: This is NOT a stand alone book. It is the first book in a new Valdemar trilogy, beginning with Owlsight. An excellent novel, if a little bit juvenille. A bit like Arrows of the Queen in writing style, but lacks in no area. Owlsight (the sequel), is more involved, but this book is a necessary prequel. I am anxiously awaiting Owlknight (the final volume), and having read all the Valdemar novels thus far, this series rates up there with the Mage Storms for entertainment value.
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Summary: not too bad
Review: This is one of her moderate endeavors. The progress was moderately predictable. We've seen alot of this in another format in other books of hers. However, that does not diminish the ability to enjoy a new book with new characters. I do look forward to the release of the thirds book (already read the second which is also 3 stars)
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Summary: Slow start. . . Strong finish!
Review: This is without a doubt the best Mercedes Lackey book I have read yet. The story moves along at lightning speed (except for the first chapter, which moves rather slowly), and is full of action. Many of the characters are very likable in this book. The only one who I thought Lackey made you kind of feel nothing for was Starfall. But, aside from that, this book is a definite MUST READ for all Mercedes' fans!
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Though I am a big fan of the series, I'm starting to find Lackey's books extremely disappointing and unsatisfying. She's writing stock plots with stock characters. I can describe this book in a couple of sentences. 'Depressed teen lives in a constrictive world. The situation suddenly changes, the teen finds himself in a world he likes, saves the day, and everyone is happy.' Stop writing about depressed teens please, we've heard enough about them.
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Summary: Surprisingly disappointing
Review: usually i love all of lackey's works but i found this one to be a big disappointment. darin was hard to identify with but the i loved the hawkbrothers and their bond birds. i think the book might have been better off as a short story because it felt so unfinished. i'm hoping that when the next one (owlsight?) comes out it will make up for the disappointment.
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Summary: Gets better along the way
Review: Very slow start, but it got better toward the end. The first time through left me feeling "that's it?" Rather unconnected to other Lackey books, but makes more sense if you read the second one, too.
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Summary: Mercedes Lackey has done it again, an extremely good read.
Review: When I first heard that Mercedes Lackey was coming out with a new "Valdemar" novel, I was excited, then after some long contemplation, and reading some of her recent books, I had doubts. I bought it, read it, loved it. Though at the beginning, I couldn't stand Darian, he was such a brat, no wonder the folk of Errolds grove looked down at him. Then when the barbarians came, and invaded Errolds Grove, and Justyn killed himseif trying to save the town, I started to have a little more compassion for Darian. I won't go into more detail, for there might be readers out there who want to read it, and find out the rest of this wonderful book for themselves. So do yourself a favor, buy this book, and you will be suprised!!!
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Summary: This book is an excellent continuation of the Valdemar saga
Review: When I read _Storm Breaking_, I thought Valdemar was over; magic was scattered and everyone was happy. However, Ms. Lackey manages to resurrect it one again with this awesome book. It continues the motifs of her earlier series, but introduces an entirely new cast of characters, who are all as enthralling as usual.
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