The Last Herald Mage series is my favorite. I don't think the middle book has much of a point, but the first and second are fun. Plus, despite all of Lackey's weaknesses, she does a good job with Vanyel. He's my guy.


Also, Lackey's tendency to hit you over the head with a point rather than just say it and go on is probably the single thing that irritates me the most about her. And boy does she love her Mary Sues (Vanyel's almost as bad as Talia sometimes). At the same time, I find it almost endearing. She was the first fantasy author I read, and she was a good (if terribly fluffy) start.

Aw, Talia. Aw, Vanyel. They my people! :)