Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey

Magic's Pawn

Valdemar: The Last Herald-Mage #1

Mercedes Lackey

349 pages • first pub 1989 (view editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ adventurous slow-paced
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Magic's Pawn is ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burning, emotionally intense fantasy with LGBTQIA+ themes, exploring the tumultuous journey of a reluctant hero grappling with immense power and personal identity.

Description

Mage-Craft—Though Vanyel has been born with near-legendary abilities to work both Herald and Mage magic, he wants no part of such things. Nor does he seek a warrior's path, wishing instead to become a Bard. Yet such talent as his if left untrained...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 2,961 reviews

Moods

emotional: 86%

adventurous: 79%

sad: 51%

dark: 48%

tense: 25%

hopeful: 17%

challenging: 14%

reflective: 14%

inspiring: 10%

mysterious: 9%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

86% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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