Exile's Honor (Heralds of Valdemar Series #6) Book

I'm behind on my blogging, so this will be fast.

I have to say that, of all the Valdemar books, I think the 'Rein of Selenay' timeline is, by far, the best.

And the "Exile's" series are the best of the best.

These follow the fortunes, and lack thereof, of Alberich, a Karsite refugee and former captain in their army, as he makes a place for himself in Valdemar. Alberich has been a soldier since he was a child, and has taken to heart the ideas of honor, service, and his religion. And yet the priests of the "Sun God," his religion, have taken over and corrupted his religion, and it is only when he comes to Valdemar that Alberich has realized that his religion has been corrupted in his native country by those who would use belief for political ends.

He has, eventually, become Weaponsmaster of the Collegium of Heralds, and is one of Queen Selenay's most trusted advisors.

Really spiffy book. At her best, Lackey does action extemely well, creates believable characters, and has interesting explorations of belief, of honor, and of culture.

Since about 2000, I feel as if Lackey has been firing on all cylinders, and this book, I think, finds her at the top of her form.