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Crossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar

Crossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar

byMercedes Lackey
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VINE VOICE
5.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful, touching collection of stories
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on January 3, 2006
It was with some sadness I awaited the arrival of Crossroads and other Tales of Valdemar. Mercedes Lackey's vibrant world introduced me to the world of fantasy, and I knew it was going to be the last of Valdemar for a while. I found this anthology to be a collection of moving stories exploring all aspects of living in Valdemar. Not just tales of Heralds, this collection spans the variety that can be found. I regret no stories of Tayledras, though Larry Dixon's gryphon story that opened the anthology moved me to tears.

Most of the stories dealt with war and its harsh realities. Perhaps it's a reflection of the era in which we live, perhaps it's because a good battle makes a good story. Either way, these tales go beyond just a story. They evoke a life, and a world, in which we all would want to live.

Mercedes Lackey brings us another tale of Tarma and Kethry, and I am glad, for to me, no Valdemar collection would be complete without these legendary figures. It was their books that got me to thinking about paganism, and their stories broadened an already wide world.

With works by such diverse authors as Michael Z. Williamson, Mickey Zucker Riechert, Tanya Huff, Fiona Patton, Judith Tarr, Brenda Cooper, and others, the authors' unique voices shine through united in a love of the world that Mercedes Lackey created. Like many others, I hope this isn't her last Valdemar book, but if it is, then it is a worthy grand finale.

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Lonnie Wayne Killion
3.0 out of 5 starsIts okay
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 14, 2014
I love the Valdemaren storyline but I found the stories to be a little too short. Not really enough character development. To me it was just okay.
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VINE VOICE
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, touching collection of stories
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on January 3, 2006
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It was with some sadness I awaited the arrival of Crossroads and other Tales of Valdemar. Mercedes Lackey's vibrant world introduced me to the world of fantasy, and I knew it was going to be the last of Valdemar for a while. I found this anthology to be a collection of moving stories exploring all aspects of living in Valdemar. Not just tales of Heralds, this collection spans the variety that can be found. I regret no stories of Tayledras, though Larry Dixon's gryphon story that opened the anthology moved me to tears.

Most of the stories dealt with war and its harsh realities. Perhaps it's a reflection of the era in which we live, perhaps it's because a good battle makes a good story. Either way, these tales go beyond just a story. They evoke a life, and a world, in which we all would want to live.

Mercedes Lackey brings us another tale of Tarma and Kethry, and I am glad, for to me, no Valdemar collection would be complete without these legendary figures. It was their books that got me to thinking about paganism, and their stories broadened an already wide world.

With works by such diverse authors as Michael Z. Williamson, Mickey Zucker Riechert, Tanya Huff, Fiona Patton, Judith Tarr, Brenda Cooper, and others, the authors' unique voices shine through united in a love of the world that Mercedes Lackey created. Like many others, I hope this isn't her last Valdemar book, but if it is, then it is a worthy grand finale.

Adept Starfeather k'Valdemar
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txkathidy
5.0 out of 5 stars SHORT STORIES ARE FUN.
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 14, 2022
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Some delicious tales. Some that continue
characters and/or events from other SS from Valdemar compilations. Fan fiction at its best.
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Carol Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 1, 2021
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This book is written by one of my favorite authors, so I already know it is terrific!
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Risa Reads
5.0 out of 5 stars Not a dud in the bunch
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on December 23, 2018
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How many anthologies have you read that felt like you had to slog through story after story before getting to one you truly enjoyed?
You won't run into that here, or in many future Valdemar anthologies!
I've read these in hardcopy, years ago, but after reading the recently released 12th collection, I felt nostalgic and went back to the beginning.
That's the thing about fantasies, they never get old!
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G. Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall excellent
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on August 26, 2007
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Unlike the current trend in anthologies to have novella length stories (see  Winter Moon  for instance) this is a collection of shorts which overall is very good. The worst of the stories would rate a 3 stars (much better than average) and the best 4 1/2 stars (just short of outstanding).

Like the quality of the stories their relation to Vaqldimar varies. Some could have as well been set in Venice, LA or NY (and some of these were very good too). Overall and excellent read.
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Lori L
5.0 out of 5 stars Valdemar--what else is necessary?
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on February 17, 2019
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A Valdemar anthology is always a pleasure, though they can be uneven, because of the varied authors. This one is 14 years old, and I'm sure I have it "somewhere" in print, but it's been long enough that the stories were new to me, and greatly appreciated.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good way to find new authors
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on June 28, 2015
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I don't normally like short stories. However I got this book because I love Mercedes Lackey and sci-fi. It gives you a taste of other writers styles and a blurb about each before their story. I have always had a hard time finding new authors and now I have several to try.
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Caroline L.
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the story about Tarma and her mind-mate being pushed into a mage's game
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on January 1, 2023
There are two mages who are facing off against one another. The wolf plays a big part in them deciding to go into the forest instead of the law-abiding Duchy where they don't have enough food.
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4.0 out of 5 stars delightful as always
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on July 2, 2014
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I particularly like the Tarma and Kethy story.
I love the short stories as my current life doesn't permit me to be sucked into a long story very often, and I pay for the lack of sleep for days when I do pick up a novel.
Keep them coming!
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Laurie
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ on March 2, 2018
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Not always interested in anthologies but these were good.
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