From the Forest by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm returning to the Recluse Saga after having binge-read them (with great pleasure), only to find out that I'm still AS comforted by reading it as I was with the rest.

Competence porn, military action focusing on saving lives, and growing magical power is the key, here. Indeed, it is THE defining characteristic of ALL of them. I could add that there's always an uncomplicated, mutually-supportive, mature focus on relationships that just as comforting as the steady rise in magical power.

If I were a bit unjust and cruel toward these books, I might say that they're practically FORMULA, and have been for a LONG TIME, but there's generally enough that's different between them that it's like listening to variations on a great musical theme.

I am not complaining. I'm simply enjoying them, like taking a long walk in a familiar field or a forest trail that I've walked many times. After all, the forest is no less beautiful for having walked it a hundred times.

Personal note:
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