Exile’s Valor

A Novel of Valdemar

De: Mercedes Lackey

Narrado por: Paul Woodson

This stand-alone novel in the Valdemar series continues the story of prickly weapons-master Alberich. Once a heroic Captain in the army of Karse, a kingdom at war with Valdemar, Alberich becomes one of Valdemar's Heralds. Despite prejudice against him, he becomes the personal protector of young Queen Selenay. But can he protect her from the dangers of her own heart?

©2003 Mercedes R. Lackey (P)2019 Tantor

love the background on Alberecht!!

great continuation of the story, with excellent character development and interactions. I love it! a+

Awesome Back Story Filler

First, I am writing this review for both Exile’s Honor and Exile’s Valor, since I think of them as a set. Second, I disagree with Audible’s decision to list the two books as books 4 and 5 in the Heralds of Valdemar series, as these two stories actually pre-date the story in the ‘Arrows of the Queen’ story both chronologically and by actual publish date. ‘Arrows of the Queen’ was the first Valdemar book, the other two were written years later.
Having said all that , I lived these two books. They filled in a number of the ‘back stories’ referred to in ‘Arrows of the Queen’, among other Valdemar books and gave much greater ‘life’ to some significant secondary characters from other books.
Now, if only Audible could get around to publishing ‘By The Sword’, another one of those ‘bridge’ books between other Valdemar series, one which I believe may be the best Valdemar book ever written.

Astonishing

The author has all the Bardic gifts. She has an amazing ability to tell a story.

Valderma MY FAVORITE

This is about a great hero from another country who is rescued and becomes a Harold with a valent Companion of Valdema. A great leader and trainer for all. I fell in love with his understanding. I love this story and believe you will too not to mention the amazing story .

Mercedes always wins!!

Great book with endearing characters and compelling story. Always a great read with Ms Lackey

I love the way it unfolded

Having read the first 3 books, I knew the end of this continuation of the “Prequel “. It made me pay special attention to details that I otherwise might have missed. It was a fun story

Enemy to Loyal Hero

From the first Alberich story to this I’ve watched him grow. He’d been the enemy and grew to be a loyal weaponsmaster to Valdemar, helping but being chosen by a companion.

There was a plot afoot and Alberich and Myste played major roles in uncovering. It wasn’t exposed right off because they had to have ironclad evidence.

There was also a very understated romance brewing beneath the service. What I liked was that they weren’t the most handsome and beautiful characters. Possibly the opposite but not even outsiders looking in would have seen something solid unrelated to their lack of good looks. They grew together by the virtue of their character.

This one didn’t only focus on Alberich like the last but I have to say I’ll miss his voice - both that of the character and the narrator.

the reader and the tieing together of the other books

I didn't really dislike anything except for the 15 word minimum I need to submit this

The continuing story of Alberich

Alberich is one of my favorite characters. I love his back story and how he came to Valdemar. This also includes the year after the death of Selenay's father and her struggles. The narrator was great.

Only one way it could be better.

I will probably say this is a lot of reviews: The only way this audio book could have been better is if it was co-narrated.
Male voice actors rarely can pull off a convincing female voice, and vice versa.
Other than that, this is a superb performance of an excellent story.