Arrow's Fall
- 319
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Arrow’s Fall” brings the first “Heralds of Valdemar” trilogy to a grim close, sending Talia to a court where an ancient, evil sorcery is at work. Some readers note how abruptly it turns to violence, including torture and rape, after two gentler volumes. Others find the plot simple and the world sketchy, yet value the heroine’s doubts about her own worth.
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About the book
With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen’s Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth’s future. But just as Talia is about to uncover the traitor behind all these intrigues, she is sent off on a mission to the neighboring kingdom, chosen by the Queen to investigate the worth of a marriage proposal from Prince Ancar. And, to her horror, Talia soon discovers there is far more going on at Prince Ancar’s court than just preparation for a hoped-for royal wedding. For a different magic than that of the Heralds is loose in Ancar’s realm—an evil and ancient sorcery that may destroy all of Valdemar unless Talia can send warning to her Queen in time!
Reading order · Heralds of Valdemar
Full order & progress →- Arrows of the QueenStart here
7.77.7 / 10 - Arrow's Flight
7.77.7 / 10 - Arrow's FallThis book
7.97.9 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 74 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 33% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 74 | 100% |
Frequently asked
How long is Arrow's Fall?
It has 319 pages — shorter than 92% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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