to heal Dave from a gunshot wound in exchange for Luis' help with deliveries. Ravus – A "young" troll whom Luis and Dave do errands for. He is a healer and makes medicine for the city fey to ease their sickness to iron. He is accused of poisoning several fey who die subsequent to taking his medicine. Ravus was self-banished from the faerie courts after he accidentally slew his best friend in a duel. Midway through the book, he begins to teach Val swordplay, and eventually falls in love with her. Mabry – A half-goat fey who is responsible for the death of Ravus' friend. She was his lover, and weakened his armor during the duel so that when Ravus struck it, it offered no protection. Her plan backfired when she was banished with Ravus to "mourn her loss". She hates Ravus and planned to get revenge on him by framing him for a series of fey poisonings. Valiant introduces all of these main characters; none are from Tithe. Roiben and Kaye from Tithe do make appearances; Silarial and Nicnevin are referred to by Mabry. Some fans have pointed out that Lolli, Dave and Luis are similar to Lutie-loo, Gristle and Spike from Tithe, respectively. See also References External links Valiant at Holly Black (blackholly.com) Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie on Amazon 2005 American novels Urban fantasy novels Novels set in New York City 2005 fantasy novels Sequel novels Simon & Schuster books Novels by Holly Black Andre Norton Award-winning novels Novels about fairies and sprites