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Violence
Barely any
Minimal violence; some threat in Talia's home community
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological healing of a girl who was not valued finding a place where she is — and discovering her purpose — gives the novel its emotional warmth
What this book is about
The first Heralds of Valdemar novel follows Talia, a girl from a strict fundamentalist community who is chosen by Rolan, a Companion (a magical horse-like being), and brought to the Herald training program. The novel is a warm, character-driven fantasy that has been beloved since 1987. Talia's backstory includes a dark home life, but the novel's tone is primarily optimistic. Appropriate for the older middle-grade to YA audience.
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