Valdemar: First Cycle
Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar books were hugely impactful to me as a teenager, and as such I have very specific ideas about the best order in which to read the first 26 books because of the way that they work together to tell a single cohesive story. 😅 If this is your first introduction to the country of Valdemar and the world of Velgarth, start at the top of the list and work your way down to the bottom. I have an explanation in the pinned comment, and feel free to ask any questions here!






Scarred Flesh
Book characters described or mentioned to have physical scar(s). From harm, injury, battle/ fight, accident, burns, medical procedures, self-inflicted, natural/ in born, etc.
Titles that meet the description are welcomed ❤️






Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar
A publication order list of Lackey’s Valdemar books because most of the lists I found online were in-world chronological order. Note that this list does not include anthologies and yet-to-be-published novels.
Earliest books are at the bottom of the list, and the most recent are at the top!





