The Oathbound

· Penguin
4.8
53 reviews
Ebook
304
Pages

About this ebook

The first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy

She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin’a’in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors. And trained in all the forms of death-dealing combat, she took to the road in search of her enemies.
 
She was Kethry. Born to a noble house, sold into a hateful “marriage”, she fled life’s harshness for the sanctuary of the White Winds, a powerful school of sorcery. Becoming an adept, she pledged to use her talents for the greatest good. Yet unlike other sorcerers, Kethry could use worldly weapons as well as magical skills. And when she became the bearer of a uniquely magical sword that drew her to those in need, Kethry was led to a fateful meeting with Tarma.
 
United by sword-spell and the will of the Goddess, Tarma and Kethry swore a blood oath to carry on their mutual fight against evil. And together, swordsmaster and sorceress set forth to fulfill their destiny….

Ratings and reviews

4.8
53 reviews
Cara Elliott
September 26, 2019
I found this book through Mercedes lackey's music on youtube. I love fantasy and was enthralled that there were books attached to the songs. This is the first one i read as I wanted to know about Captain Idra and the Sunhawks, as well as who Kethry was (Kerowyns ride)! I didn't meet Captain Idra in this one Tarma and Kethry have a really fun dynamic and I love how they fight for justice, slaughtering rapists, saving innocents and slaying demons (but not with out it's fair share of hardships, mistakes)
2 people found this review helpful
Raleigh Goodrich
December 23, 2015
Forgot how much I liked them. Good read.
2 people found this review helpful
Cheryle Howard
May 5, 2014
Just as good as the first time!!

About the author

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com.

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