A review by especbooks
A Study in Sable by Mercedes Lackey

4.0

Mercedes Lackey is one of my favorite authors. One reason for that is her rich, detailed writing style, the other is her dynamic skill as an author. I have read one or two books in this series but at some point fell behind. However, even coming back in at volume 12 I was not lost. I felt right at home with the characters as if I had only been away a short while, I even caught the references to those earlier books I had read. That speaks of skill.

I enjoyed this book very much, the way elements seemingly unrelated were woven to tell this tale and the way I felt as if I were peering through a window at segment of a life unfolding, though I do have to say the beginning felt a little rambling until I had enough pieces to see how things linked together. Of particular note are the way history and fantasy are interwoven to create a reality both recognizable and unique.

I love this reality the author has created and intend to get caught up on the intervening volumes I've missed.