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The River's Gift
Fifteen-year-old Ariella, lady-to-be of medieval Swan Manor, possesses magical healing abilities that she practices on the animals in the forest adjacent to her father's lands. One day a magnificent black horse emerges from the nearby river in need of her ministry. The horse is Merod, and he is a more-than-mortal Kelpie, a magical being who converses telepathically with Ariella. Distrustful at first, he warms to Ariella gradually, which is vital to her when, after her father's sudden death, she is taken away by a brutish cousin to be his bride. Prolific fantasist Lackey deviates from her 400-plus-page norm to write a story that, in development, tone, and scale, harks back to the fairy tales of George Macdonald. If it doesn't match the charm of those Victorian gems, it is agreeable enough, perhaps best in the descriptive passages about the harvest at Swan Manor and the journey of Ariella's virtual abduction by her cousin.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published October 2, 1999
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Mercedes Lackey
441 books9,541 followersMercedes entered this world on June 24, 1950, in Chicago, had a normal childhood and graduated from Purdue University in 1972. During the late 70's she worked as an artist's model and then went into the computer programming field, ending up with American Airlines in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to her fantasy writing, she has written lyrics for and recorded nearly fifty songs for Firebird Arts & Music, a small recording company specializing in science fiction folk music.
"I'm a storyteller; that's what I see as 'my job'. My stories come out of my characters; how those characters would react to the given situation. Maybe that's why I get letters from readers as young as thirteen and as old as sixty-odd. One of the reasons I write song lyrics is because I see songs as a kind of 'story pill' -- they reduce a story to the barest essentials or encapsulate a particular crucial moment in time. I frequently will write a lyric when I am attempting to get to the heart of a crucial scene; I find that when I have done so, the scene has become absolutely clear in my mind, and I can write exactly what I wanted to say. Another reason is because of the kind of novels I am writing: that is, fantasy, set in an other-world semi-medieval atmosphere. Music is very important to medieval peoples; bards are the chief newsbringers. When I write the 'folk music' of these peoples, I am enriching my whole world, whether I actually use the song in the text or not.
"I began writing out of boredom; I continue out of addiction. I can't 'not' write, and as a result I have no social life! I began writing fantasy because I love it, but I try to construct my fantasy worlds with all the care of a 'high-tech' science fiction writer. I apply the principle of TANSTAAFL ['There ain't no such thing as free lunch', credited to Robert Heinlein) to magic, for instance; in my worlds, magic is paid for, and the cost to the magician is frequently a high one. I try to keep my world as solid and real as possible; people deal with stubborn pumps, bugs in the porridge, and love-lives that refuse to become untangled, right along with invading armies and evil magicians. And I try to make all of my characters, even the 'evil magicians,' something more than flat stereotypes. Even evil magicians get up in the night and look for cookies, sometimes.
"I suppose that in everything I write I try to expound the creed I gave my character Diana Tregarde in Burning Water:
"There's no such thing as 'one, true way'; the only answers worth having are the ones you find for yourself; leave the world better than you found it. Love, freedom, and the chance to do some good -- they're the things worth living and dying for, and if you aren't willing to die for the things worth living for, you might as well turn in your membership in the human race."
Also writes as Misty Lackey
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"I'm a storyteller; that's what I see as 'my job'. My stories come out of my characters; how those characters would react to the given situation. Maybe that's why I get letters from readers as young as thirteen and as old as sixty-odd. One of the reasons I write song lyrics is because I see songs as a kind of 'story pill' -- they reduce a story to the barest essentials or encapsulate a particular crucial moment in time. I frequently will write a lyric when I am attempting to get to the heart of a crucial scene; I find that when I have done so, the scene has become absolutely clear in my mind, and I can write exactly what I wanted to say. Another reason is because of the kind of novels I am writing: that is, fantasy, set in an other-world semi-medieval atmosphere. Music is very important to medieval peoples; bards are the chief newsbringers. When I write the 'folk music' of these peoples, I am enriching my whole world, whether I actually use the song in the text or not.
"I began writing out of boredom; I continue out of addiction. I can't 'not' write, and as a result I have no social life! I began writing fantasy because I love it, but I try to construct my fantasy worlds with all the care of a 'high-tech' science fiction writer. I apply the principle of TANSTAAFL ['There ain't no such thing as free lunch', credited to Robert Heinlein) to magic, for instance; in my worlds, magic is paid for, and the cost to the magician is frequently a high one. I try to keep my world as solid and real as possible; people deal with stubborn pumps, bugs in the porridge, and love-lives that refuse to become untangled, right along with invading armies and evil magicians. And I try to make all of my characters, even the 'evil magicians,' something more than flat stereotypes. Even evil magicians get up in the night and look for cookies, sometimes.
"I suppose that in everything I write I try to expound the creed I gave my character Diana Tregarde in Burning Water:
"There's no such thing as 'one, true way'; the only answers worth having are the ones you find for yourself; leave the world better than you found it. Love, freedom, and the chance to do some good -- they're the things worth living and dying for, and if you aren't willing to die for the things worth living for, you might as well turn in your membership in the human race."
Also writes as Misty Lackey
Author's website
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November 22, 2007
This story is, without a doubt, one of Lackey’s shortest works ever and yet Lackey easily manages to captivate her audience with it. The River’s Gift is a short story contained within one hundred twenty-two pages in a bounded hardback book that is reminiscent of a child’s storybook. Now while the font style and even the concepts are easy enough for a child to grasp it would be a grave miscalculation to consider this a child’s book.
The story follows fifteen year old Ariella who is gifted with the healing touch. She spends her days caring for creatures of the forests which surround her father’s castle. Her acts of kindness keep the land peaceful which benefits the magical beings who inhabit the forest and entices them to make their presence known to her, including a kelpie by the name of Merod. With her father’s death however Ariella’s world is catapulted into chaos as she is ripped from her home and Merod must find a way to save her.
Although the story seems unbearably short much manages to unfold within the limited amount of pages without feeling rushed in the least. That alone is an impressive feat, but add to that the fully developed characters, an enchanting world, and a storyline the reels you in and never lets you go and it becomes no surprise why Lackey is one of the top fantasy writers. If you have only a few moments to spare and don’t wish to get involved in a larger read The River’s Gift makes an excellent choice, although the characters and their world will still be fully alive in your mind and your heart long after you’ve turned the last page.
Truth be told my only real complaint is that the story wasn’t long enough for me, I would have loved to see what new adventures awaited Merod and Ariella, but at the same time I couldn’t imagine the story going further without it ruining the flavor and feel of it. At the very least though I would have liked to learn what happened to some of the characters, such as Ariella’s lady. I’ve never been truly happy with stories that end in a “they lived happily ever after” or “rode off into the sunset” ending. While I like to leave some bits to my imagination there are some aspects I would always like to see closure to.
In all honesty though, my complaint is a minor and trivial one. The River’s Gift makes an excellent short read for fantasy lovers of all ages and walks of life and I highly recommend that you pick up a copy. This is one book that definately should be in every Lackey fan’s collection. Oddly enough however, it’s been my experiance that few have heard of this book and it is a little difficult to find as well. In all likelihood you’ll have to request it at your local bookstore, but it is well worth the effort.
- You can find more reviews from me at my book blog: The Symposium
The story follows fifteen year old Ariella who is gifted with the healing touch. She spends her days caring for creatures of the forests which surround her father’s castle. Her acts of kindness keep the land peaceful which benefits the magical beings who inhabit the forest and entices them to make their presence known to her, including a kelpie by the name of Merod. With her father’s death however Ariella’s world is catapulted into chaos as she is ripped from her home and Merod must find a way to save her.
Although the story seems unbearably short much manages to unfold within the limited amount of pages without feeling rushed in the least. That alone is an impressive feat, but add to that the fully developed characters, an enchanting world, and a storyline the reels you in and never lets you go and it becomes no surprise why Lackey is one of the top fantasy writers. If you have only a few moments to spare and don’t wish to get involved in a larger read The River’s Gift makes an excellent choice, although the characters and their world will still be fully alive in your mind and your heart long after you’ve turned the last page.
Truth be told my only real complaint is that the story wasn’t long enough for me, I would have loved to see what new adventures awaited Merod and Ariella, but at the same time I couldn’t imagine the story going further without it ruining the flavor and feel of it. At the very least though I would have liked to learn what happened to some of the characters, such as Ariella’s lady. I’ve never been truly happy with stories that end in a “they lived happily ever after” or “rode off into the sunset” ending. While I like to leave some bits to my imagination there are some aspects I would always like to see closure to.
In all honesty though, my complaint is a minor and trivial one. The River’s Gift makes an excellent short read for fantasy lovers of all ages and walks of life and I highly recommend that you pick up a copy. This is one book that definately should be in every Lackey fan’s collection. Oddly enough however, it’s been my experiance that few have heard of this book and it is a little difficult to find as well. In all likelihood you’ll have to request it at your local bookstore, but it is well worth the effort.
- You can find more reviews from me at my book blog: The Symposium
February 10, 2023
A girl is saved from a terrible fate
A healer of animals and humans meets a magical river horse creature, who becomes a friend after she heals him.
She finds herself needing to be saved after her father's death turns her life around and puts her in the hands of a cousin.
I loved how comfortable this story started, a young woman going into the forest to heal.
A great short story that had a comfy fantasy vibe even when danger appeared.
A healer of animals and humans meets a magical river horse creature, who becomes a friend after she heals him.
She finds herself needing to be saved after her father's death turns her life around and puts her in the hands of a cousin.
I loved how comfortable this story started, a young woman going into the forest to heal.
A great short story that had a comfy fantasy vibe even when danger appeared.
November 21, 2017
This was a pleasant novella though a bit simple. Not much to it, but the main character was very likable and held the reader's interest even though the story itself was a bit banal. I didn't really care for the ending. It felt rushed and not much of a conclusion. This was the first time I've ever read a Lackey work and it piqued my interest enough that I'm interested in reading another (and she has plenty to choose from). Simple fantasy novella that sort of harkens to Cinderella. If you've read A Turn of Light by Julie Czerneda then you will probably like this book, though this one is much shorter and thus much simpler. If you liked this novella, you would probably love A Turn of Light.
December 27, 2017
This is a great book by Mercedes Lackey that shows how she can write a short narrative and still have you entirely enthralled with the characters. The characters had great original ideas consistent with Lackey's imagination of Magic. Lackey has a way of setting the scene, and describing the forest and manor in a way that makes everything come alive. It would have been nice to incorporate some of that beginning insight into Ariella's magic into the ending, maybe then it wouldn't have been such a damsel in distress type story. But still, great to see the characters being true to who they were written to be.
March 19, 2019
The River's Gift starts as a strong story with an interesting protagonist with the gift of healing (both magically and with medicine), however it has a very abrupt resolution. I feel this premise would have made a very nice full length novel, which would have given the characters more chance to develop and really dive into themselves to solve the main hurdle of the story.
December 16, 2019
Have to say this was much lighter on plot than I remembered (I guess it makes sense, given how short it is), but it was still a sweet fairytale story, so I enjoyed re-reading it.
August 31, 2017
The book The River’s Gift by Mercedes Lackey follows a young girl who has healing powers and uses them to help those in need. It is set in an eighteenth-century style mythical world that has magic and magical creatures. The main theme of the book is that helping others brings happiness to yourself.
Ariella is the daughter of a prosperous lord. She dreams of being rid of her teacher Lady Magda and being able to do as she pleases. When she finds time, Ariella sneaks off to the woods, using her healing gift to heal the injured animals of the forest. During one of these trips she meets Merod, a magical horse-like creature who asks her for help. Ariella agrees to help despite the bad reputation magical creatures have. Now when Ariella returns to the forest, magical as well as normal creatures come to her for help. Merod returns and over time Ariella and him become close friends. After a tragedy in Ariella’s life causes her to have to leave, she finds herself in an unbearable situation, from which she sees no escape.
I really liked the first half of the book and found it really entertaining. I related to the main character and enjoyed Merod’s character. The second half of the book frustrated me immensely. Ariella began to be whiny and didn’t take any sort of action until that last few pages of the book. The book did not end up the way I had expected it to, which was a nice surprise.
I loved Merod’s character in the book. He was funny and had a clever way of thinking. I really liked Ariella in the beginning of the book, but as it got closer and closer to the climax, she became more and more annoying. The whole “damsel in distress” act got very old very fast.
The author had a nice writing style when it came to descriptions, but the plot building was not that great. Things would happen very quickly and have no buildup whatsoever. For example, the death in the book happened very out of the blue with no explanation as to why or how it happened. I was also left with quite a few questions that were never answered.
The culture and setting of the book was very interesting. Swan Manor was the main building where Ariella and her father lived. The rest of the land were small houses and lots of farming fields. There were magical creatures that most people believed were bad and would trick you into doing horrible things, but the way the creatures felt and acted actually had to do with how the humans felt and acted. If the humans were happy and well cared for, the magical creatures lives were happier. If the humans were starved and unhappy, the magical creatures got blamed.
I believe The River’s Gift is worth reading. It may have its flaws but overall it was a pretty entertaining book. The story line is pretty creative and fun to read about. The book wasn’t predictable and the ending left me shocked. If you are interested in myths and magic, this book would be worth your time.
Ariella is the daughter of a prosperous lord. She dreams of being rid of her teacher Lady Magda and being able to do as she pleases. When she finds time, Ariella sneaks off to the woods, using her healing gift to heal the injured animals of the forest. During one of these trips she meets Merod, a magical horse-like creature who asks her for help. Ariella agrees to help despite the bad reputation magical creatures have. Now when Ariella returns to the forest, magical as well as normal creatures come to her for help. Merod returns and over time Ariella and him become close friends. After a tragedy in Ariella’s life causes her to have to leave, she finds herself in an unbearable situation, from which she sees no escape.
I really liked the first half of the book and found it really entertaining. I related to the main character and enjoyed Merod’s character. The second half of the book frustrated me immensely. Ariella began to be whiny and didn’t take any sort of action until that last few pages of the book. The book did not end up the way I had expected it to, which was a nice surprise.
I loved Merod’s character in the book. He was funny and had a clever way of thinking. I really liked Ariella in the beginning of the book, but as it got closer and closer to the climax, she became more and more annoying. The whole “damsel in distress” act got very old very fast.
The author had a nice writing style when it came to descriptions, but the plot building was not that great. Things would happen very quickly and have no buildup whatsoever. For example, the death in the book happened very out of the blue with no explanation as to why or how it happened. I was also left with quite a few questions that were never answered.
The culture and setting of the book was very interesting. Swan Manor was the main building where Ariella and her father lived. The rest of the land were small houses and lots of farming fields. There were magical creatures that most people believed were bad and would trick you into doing horrible things, but the way the creatures felt and acted actually had to do with how the humans felt and acted. If the humans were happy and well cared for, the magical creatures lives were happier. If the humans were starved and unhappy, the magical creatures got blamed.
I believe The River’s Gift is worth reading. It may have its flaws but overall it was a pretty entertaining book. The story line is pretty creative and fun to read about. The book wasn’t predictable and the ending left me shocked. If you are interested in myths and magic, this book would be worth your time.
April 24, 2019
What an amazing Fairytale. Mom? What do think.
What do I think? That I am in complete agreement. The way the fairytale was told brought me back to my childhood when I would go over to my Grammy house and read fairytales. The dicription was just perfect. It makes me want to read another Mercedes Lackey.
I agree! Well I guess you know what mom and I think. To start with the characters were simplistic yet held depth. The idea of being drugged was frustrating, yet made the story very real; though I don’t know if her grief would be quiet so consuming the that she would not go and see her Kelpie friend, but over all the story was well told and had a Princess Bride feel to it. I definitely agree with mom that we would love to read more Mercedes Lackey books.
What do I think? That I am in complete agreement. The way the fairytale was told brought me back to my childhood when I would go over to my Grammy house and read fairytales. The dicription was just perfect. It makes me want to read another Mercedes Lackey.
I agree! Well I guess you know what mom and I think. To start with the characters were simplistic yet held depth. The idea of being drugged was frustrating, yet made the story very real; though I don’t know if her grief would be quiet so consuming the that she would not go and see her Kelpie friend, but over all the story was well told and had a Princess Bride feel to it. I definitely agree with mom that we would love to read more Mercedes Lackey books.
August 6, 2022
It reads like a fairy tale, which it seems to be. While it starts interestingly with a little character growth and other colorful characters, there is a turning point in the story. A major event happens (not going to spoil it by saying what it is) and the story changes dramatically.
Not in a good way unfortunately. While the first part had promise, the second part becomes highly predictable and the character change is so rapidly that it leaves the reader feeling a little cheated with the character’s previous self.
Overall, a worthy read, but not a grand one. It makes sense to give it a read if you’re a fan of Mercedes Lackey or just a fan of the fantasy genre. It makes sense to read given it is a good story, just not what I was hoping for.
Not in a good way unfortunately. While the first part had promise, the second part becomes highly predictable and the character change is so rapidly that it leaves the reader feeling a little cheated with the character’s previous self.
Overall, a worthy read, but not a grand one. It makes sense to give it a read if you’re a fan of Mercedes Lackey or just a fan of the fantasy genre. It makes sense to read given it is a good story, just not what I was hoping for.
May 13, 2022
The River's Gift (Kindle Edition)
by Mercedes Lackey
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A similar nature to the old world mythos, and fairy tales, this is a beautiful story. Mercedes Lackey is exceptional at bringing fairy tales to the modern world. I was entranced by the the story of love, healing and acceptance. The idea that women were not allowed to inherent and property rights is so fundamentally brought the reader that the feminist's conceptions. It was so lovingly done, that the reader see the problem, and hope for a resolution.
by Mercedes Lackey
For Creative Edge Publicity
A similar nature to the old world mythos, and fairy tales, this is a beautiful story. Mercedes Lackey is exceptional at bringing fairy tales to the modern world. I was entranced by the the story of love, healing and acceptance. The idea that women were not allowed to inherent and property rights is so fundamentally brought the reader that the feminist's conceptions. It was so lovingly done, that the reader see the problem, and hope for a resolution.
August 14, 2022
Ariella lives in a medieval setting. She is sixteen and has a healing gift she uses on the animals of the forest, which is how she meets the good kelpie (black water stallion), Merod. In the end, he changes into a mortal to rescue her from her cold iron cousin who drugs her to marry her. They both change into swan-people.
I really enjoyed the novella. I thought it was a little quick to end (I was left wondering ... would she continue to be a healer? where would they live? what his relationship with her mother?)
I really enjoyed the novella. I thought it was a little quick to end (I was left wondering ... would she continue to be a healer? where would they live? what his relationship with her mother?)
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October 16, 2023
Great for a short story
All right so the only talking about 2 1⁄2 hours to read.... I really feel like this is the sort of story that could have been turned into an epic fantasy. It has Everything in epic fantasy needs With the Only exception of length. I can't say I'm disappointed because really it's my lack of observance That cause me to Read a short story. And if you made it this far, quick synopsis; Middle ages, young girl, Spoiler, Fae Shenanigans, And predictable chauvinism. Still, It's a great read with a splash of coming of age
All right so the only talking about 2 1⁄2 hours to read.... I really feel like this is the sort of story that could have been turned into an epic fantasy. It has Everything in epic fantasy needs With the Only exception of length. I can't say I'm disappointed because really it's my lack of observance That cause me to Read a short story. And if you made it this far, quick synopsis; Middle ages, young girl, Spoiler, Fae Shenanigans, And predictable chauvinism. Still, It's a great read with a splash of coming of age
October 18, 2022
A nice little fairy-tale novella, with an ending that was bit more like Grimm than modern stories.
February 13, 2023
Just dammit! I really loved where this was going and then it was over! Too short! Minus one star for leaving us hanging. She’s a healer, she is the steward of her land, she has a whole meaning in life and then poof, they fly off leaving everything to go to hell without her?
What about the dark lord chasing her? What about the land and the people who live there? What about her dreams and desires for her future? Nah, it’s just over.
What about the dark lord chasing her? What about the land and the people who live there? What about her dreams and desires for her future? Nah, it’s just over.
October 27, 2023
3.5/5. The ending is a happily ever after, but I was so mad at it. The story builds up this relationship between Arielle and the people of her home, including the fae. It gives such vivid descriptions of this world, but all of this gets abandoned with the ending. Why?? I would have been much happier if Arielle had managed to win her home back. It was a good short story, and hooked me, the way this author's stories always do, but the ending ruined it for me.
June 6, 2024
I really enjoyed this book but I recognize it is a once only type read. The heroine is a bit too perfect you would technically call her a "Mary Sue" if you understand the colloquial term :) The antagonist doesn't show up until the last 10% of the book but all in all it is a really good book to pick up and read on a cold stormy day like I did. Oh the book isn't an elemental mage book per say.
All in all a good once through for this book. It is worth a read.
All in all a good once through for this book. It is worth a read.
October 1, 2021
A true gift!
It has been a while since I have enjoyed the tales of this author. The bounty of kindle unlimited can br captivating. After this reminder, diving into the volumes and tales I have missed will be a priority! An excellent tale, well crafted, as always. Exactly what one would expect from Mercedes Lackey!
It has been a while since I have enjoyed the tales of this author. The bounty of kindle unlimited can br captivating. After this reminder, diving into the volumes and tales I have missed will be a priority! An excellent tale, well crafted, as always. Exactly what one would expect from Mercedes Lackey!
July 1, 2022
A nice short story about a young woman
Reality is sometimes harsh, and sometimes you need an escape.
This story is a lovely vignette of a caring young woman who heals those around her.
It is easier to make friends when you are nice to people, and as she is a good person, she makes good friends.
Reality is sometimes harsh, and sometimes you need an escape.
This story is a lovely vignette of a caring young woman who heals those around her.
It is easier to make friends when you are nice to people, and as she is a good person, she makes good friends.
February 20, 2017
The River's Gift
Awesome story! Mercedes Lackey is a talented "Weaver of Tales! She has such a talent for taking old, beloved fairy tales and turning them into exciting new ones. I always seem to finish the stories too soon and want it to last much longer!
Awesome story! Mercedes Lackey is a talented "Weaver of Tales! She has such a talent for taking old, beloved fairy tales and turning them into exciting new ones. I always seem to finish the stories too soon and want it to last much longer!
September 1, 2017
It was ok
The beginning of the story was difficult to get into. Once past the initial few chapters, it was good. The author did a great job creating pictures through imagery. Unfortunately, there was a lot of build up to a lackluster finish.
The beginning of the story was difficult to get into. Once past the initial few chapters, it was good. The author did a great job creating pictures through imagery. Unfortunately, there was a lot of build up to a lackluster finish.
June 14, 2018
Cute story, but I do get annoyed by female protagonists who don't save themselves, but wait for someone else to save them. This felt especially true when she started so strong and defied castle expectations and the will of her chaperone to heal people and animals of the area.
July 14, 2019
I read and really liked this in high school and I decided to reread my copy, age 31, to see if it was still worth hanging onto. Predictably I did not love it as much as before but I'll probably still be keeping it. It's a cute little fairy tale-ish novella.
November 5, 2020
wonderful story
Mercedes Lackey has a beautiful sense of telling a tale a just the right pace. She weaves the tale all around you and you cannot help but see her creation in your minds eye. Well worth the read once again.
Mercedes Lackey has a beautiful sense of telling a tale a just the right pace. She weaves the tale all around you and you cannot help but see her creation in your minds eye. Well worth the read once again.
January 3, 2021
A good fast read
A lovely stand alone story by an excellent writer. The characters are well written, personable, identifiable. You'll cheer for the good ones, boo the bad ones and enjoy the tale.
A lovely stand alone story by an excellent writer. The characters are well written, personable, identifiable. You'll cheer for the good ones, boo the bad ones and enjoy the tale.
June 14, 2022
Well-written little book. I like the protaganist who likes animals, so that was a plus. Even though the book was short, they did a good job of developing Ariella, the main character. I also liked the ending.
November 2, 2022
Fairy tale
Arielle lived with her beloved father in their prosperous manor and was content. She had a gift for healing which she shared with any in need - human, animal or faerie. Then her father died and the nightmare began.
Arielle lived with her beloved father in their prosperous manor and was content. She had a gift for healing which she shared with any in need - human, animal or faerie. Then her father died and the nightmare began.
May 15, 2023
It's a cute novella, but not really what I was expecting. I didn't realize this book was going to play out like a fairy tale. All in all it's an entertaining read, if you're looking for something light to pass the time.
November 19, 2024
Great Novella
The story is classic Mercedes Lackey
-- interesting, magical, sympathetic characters & satisfying finish. My only complaint is I wish it had been a bit longer and the story line more developed.
The story is classic Mercedes Lackey
-- interesting, magical, sympathetic characters & satisfying finish. My only complaint is I wish it had been a bit longer and the story line more developed.
February 28, 2017
Captivating
May 26, 2017
The rivers gift.
This is just one of the wonderful stories Mercedes Lackey has gifted us with. Easy to follow from the beginning to end.
This is just one of the wonderful stories Mercedes Lackey has gifted us with. Easy to follow from the beginning to end.
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