• Arrows of the Queen

  • Heralds of Valdemar Series, Book 1
  • By: Mercedes Lackey
  • Narrated by: Christa Lewis
  • Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,352 ratings)

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Arrows of the Queen

By: Mercedes Lackey
Narrated by: Christa Lewis
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Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense.

But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assassination, the Queen must turn to Talia and the Heralds for aid in protecting the realm and insuring the future of the Queen's heir, a child already in danger of becoming bespelled by the Queen's own foes.

©1987 Mercedes R. Lackey (P)2018 Tantor

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An Amazing Narrator on a Fun Fluff Story

Mercedes Lackey will never write high literature, and indeed her success has worked against her - her work has recently had a tendency to be released with only a passing acquaintance with an editor.

And yet. Even as I know these books are not well written, there’s something of the classic storyteller in her. When I read a Mercedes Lackey, it doesn’t matter if there’s typos, clichés, or the occasional overly predictable plot point. I’m always hooked anyway.

The Arrows trilogy is I think some of her earliest work, and one of her best (and less prone to later editing issues). So I already knew I liked these stories, and that I return to them again and again.

But the narrator was wonderful! This book was so very well read, with distinct characters without any becoming caricatures. I loved it even more than I did when I reading the books, even more than when I spent a day reading one on a cold, hard stone bench because I wasn’t allowed to take it out of the library...

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Old Favorite

This book is an old friend, well loved and well read. The narrator did not disappoint and I found her voice soothing. I also liked he characterizations. I will have to get the other 2 books in the trilogy to listen to as well.

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absolutely brillant

WhileI've read this book more than a few times this audible purchase changed my perspective on a few points most notably the slight accent given to Talia. Truly the right reader can make a book even better.

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Fantastic, Best performance

If you could sum up Arrows of the Queen in three words, what would they be?

Talia's story was always fantastic, but Christa's reading brings the story alive in such a way, I am enjoying her story all over again. I also have the Carole Edie Smith reading and this is much better.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are so many, but one that stands out is when Talia meets a crying Elspeth in the garden, Christa treatment of the Crying child is more acted then just read, with stuttering and sniffles. it just brought that seen to life in my mind.

Any additional comments?

I hope that Christa also reads the two other volumes in this Trilogy, Arrow's Flight and Arrow's Fall.

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Terrible reader!

I love this book, but the reader was just awful! the accents were atrocious and unnecessary for the characters. Great story and book, i would just read it solo though and not audio.

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JOY

I have been waiting and hoping for this series. So far it's excellent. I am old and have enjoyed many of these as have my children and my children's children. This series is for all ages and a deliciously exciting adventure.

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Quiet strength

I really enjoyed this book it has a quiet yet powerful quality to its storyline. The main character is slightly reminiscent to the main character in Trudi Canavan's book "The Novice". I find that the character grows in strength and confidence and so does the storyline. So I believe that the reader won't go wrong with the purchase of this book.

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Fantastic narrator brings extra joy to an old fave

This narrator's inflections and use of accent really brought all the characters to life. I'm so glad I bought this audiobook!

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Lovely Performance of an Old Favorite

This is in no way an objective review—I loved the Arrows books in high school and they’re still beloved comfort reads, whatever their flaws.

Christa Lewis is a wonderful reader and I’m really pleased that Lackey’s books are once again more available on audio.

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still a delightful tale

first read this book over a decade ago as I was first stumbling through the worlds of fantasy. When I saw this book was a possible title for this months credits I decided to give it a listen for old times sake. It was as good as I remembered and the narrator was quite enjoyable. Talia has a new voice in my head when I think of her now. I recommend this ESPECIALLY to fans of Lackey.

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