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Co-Morbid Reads

Haze & Daz

A lifelong "Heralds of Valdemar" superfan (Haze) and a brand-new reader (Daz) dive deep into the captivating world of Mercedes Lackey's "The Heralds of Valdemar" series. Together, they explore each book chapter-by-chapter, offering detailed summaries, thoughtful reviews, insightful analysis, surprising self-discovery, and plenty of fun and ridiculous moments along the way. Whether you're a long-time fan or just starting your journey through Valdemar, read along with us for a unique and engaging ride through one of fantasy's most beloved series!

Magic’s Promise 10 - Snake Wizard Apocalypse

Original post date: 08/06/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s PromiseChapter: [email protected]

Aug 6

31 min

Magic’s Promise 9 - Whoops All Problems

Original post date: 07/30/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s Promise Chapter: 9Brief summary of episode: The world might end just a little bit if the magic nuke goes off, and other things that the cohosts agree should have been set up a little [email protected]

Jul 30

31 min

Magic’s Promise 8 - At Last the Plot

Original post date: 07/23/2026Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s PromiseChapter: 9Brief summary of episode: With barely any time left, we arrive, somehow, at the plot of the book. Vanyel has choices to make, and the cohosts have commentary on [email protected]

Jul 23

31 min

Magic’s Promise 7 - Cracks Forming

Original post date: 07/16/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s PromiseChapter: 7Brief summary of episode: Past the halfway point of the book, the cohosts begin to wonder when we’ll get to the plot, and why Mercedes Lackey picked this story to [email protected]

Jul 16

31 min

Magic’s Promise 6 - What’s The Plot Again?

Original post date: 07/09/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s PromiseChapter: 6Brief summary of episode: Vanyel takes another, unsanctioned road trip. The cohosts wonder what the plot of this book is, and what it should [email protected]

Jul 9

31 min

Magic’s Promise 5 - On The Road Again

Original post date: 07/02/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s Promise Chapter: 5Brief summary of episode: Vanyel decides to get involved. The cohosts bemoan his heroic [email protected]

Jul 2

41 min

Magic’s Promise 4 - Trouble Finds Me

Original post date: 06/25/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s Promise Chapter: 5Brief summary of episode: A normal family vacation? In this economy? Vanyel decides to get involved in a border dispute. The cohosts decide to commiserate about their choice of [email protected]

Jun 25

41 min

Magic’s Promise 3 - Vacation Blues

Original post date: 06/18/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s PromiseChapter: 3Brief summary of episode: Vanyel is home for vacation in a tableau the cohosts find Too [email protected]

Jun 18

41 min

Magic’s Promise 2- The End And The Beginning

Original post date: 06/11/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: Magic’s PromiseChapter: 3

Jun 11

1 hr 9 min

Magic’s Promise 1 - Everything has Changed

Original post date: 06/04/26Series: The Last Herald-MageBook: 2Chapter: 1-2Brief summary of episode: Our first guest speaker comes to talk Vanyel, queer history, the grand legacy of the emo gay, and Mercedes Lackey’s [email protected]

Jun 4

1 hr 9 min