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Synopsis
The final chapter in Mercedes Lackey's spellbinding fantasy trilogy! The Herald-Mage, Vanyel, and his Companion, Yfandes, are alone responsible for saving the once-peaceful kingdom of Valdemar from the forces of a master who wields a dark, forbidding magic. And if either Vanyel or Yfandes falters, both Valdemar and its Herald-Mage must pay the ultimate price.
Is Magic's Price appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This final book in the trilogy features significant battle violence, war themes, and the emotional toll of being a powerful mage defending a kingdom. The protagonist is gay with on-page romance (kissing/affection, not explicit), and themes of sacrifice and loss are central.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Vanyel's desperate struggle to save his kingdom from dark magic while wrestling with the enormous personal cost of his powers.