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A review by iread2much
Closer to Home by Mercedes Lackey
4.0
Finally a book from Lackey that I can like, and even almost love! I've truly disliked all of her other books featuring Mags, but this book is actually a good read. Interesting story, not HORRIBLY predicable, and wonderfully, you can't predict who is the villain from the first chapter! I almost loved it, not because it's as amazing as some of her best books from the past, but because it's been so long since she's written a book that I actually want to buy.
Basically, skip the whole Collegium series, it's horrible, and as is her usual for her most recent valdemar books, all of those books are rehashed in this book. You can get everything you need to know about that whole series in this book, and it's not horribly boring to read!
This book has interesting characters, lots of political intrigue and explores the life of nobles who are just middling, which is lots of fun. Expect some actual almost surprises, and enjoy a story that doesn't drag on and on and on about sports.
Basically, skip the whole Collegium series, it's horrible, and as is her usual for her most recent valdemar books, all of those books are rehashed in this book. You can get everything you need to know about that whole series in this book, and it's not horribly boring to read!
This book has interesting characters, lots of political intrigue and explores the life of nobles who are just middling, which is lots of fun. Expect some actual almost surprises, and enjoy a story that doesn't drag on and on and on about sports.