While this isn't the first book written in the Valdemar series, it is Book One of The Founding of Valdemar. This starts the story of how and why Baron Valdemar decided to leave the Empire. As always, it is an excellent story of magic and intrigue in a wonderful world!

Good book

In an effort to continue to diversify my reading, I picked up this book. While the content is incredibly serious, several of the characters were funny. I think this is my first book with all muslim characters.

This book was fast-paced and thrilling to read, a good action-packed novel for serious readers. I loved the plot and well-developed the characters are. Cyra is by far my favorite character. I love how well she handles herself and the circumstances that she has to go through. one of my all-times favorite books.

Kept reading this series looking for an unexpected twist... Never came. It's alright.

Good book for anyone wanting to start organizing their homes. I thought I was pretty organized until I got into the pages and looking around my home. Very motivating!

I just grabbed this book off the shelf. I’m glad that I did. I enjoyed reading it.

Read the book and wanted to read the graphic novel version. I loved the art style.

I love reading the comments and information on the history of the Bible. It helps put everything in context.

It was so much fun to listen to with the kids and watch how well they were able to grasp what was really going on.