Magic's Price
Readers rate it 4.1 (78 on Hardcover)
354 pages · Released Jul 3, 1990 · DAW
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Magic's Price is the climactic finale of Lackey's trilogy featuring an emotionally mature protagonist navigating sacrifice, love, and duty against dark magical forces. The book contains some fantasy combat, emotional trauma, and references to same-sex relationships, but focuses primarily on character growth and moral choices rather than graphic content. It rewards honesty, courage, and love while exploring heavy themes of loss and personal cost; best suited for mid-to-older teens who appreciate character-driven fantasy.
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The final chapter in Mercedes Lackey's spellbinding fantasy trilogy! The Herald-Mage, Vanyel, and his Companion, Yfandes, are alone responsible for saving the once-peaceful kingdom of Valdemar from the forces of a master who wields a dark, forbidding magic. And if either Vanyel or Yfandes falters, both Valdemar and its... The final chapter in Mercedes Lackey's spellbinding fantasy trilogy! The Herald-Mage, Vanyel, and his Companion, Yfandes, are alone responsible for saving the once-peaceful kingdom of Valdemar from the forces of a master who wields a dark, forbidding magic. And if either Vanyel or Yfandes falters, both Valdemar and its Herald-Mage must pay the ultimate price.
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- Character driven
- Strong Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- dark
- funny
- emotional
- Adventurous
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Science Fiction
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ISBN 9780886774264 · DAW