Summary: For one thousand years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the Furies–elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Metal. But now, the unity of the Alerians hangs in precarious balance. The First Lord of Alera has fallen in his efforts to protect his people from the vicious attacks of their enemies. Now, the fate of the Alerians lies in the hands of Tavi, a young man who must use all of his courage and resourcefulness to save his people–and himself.
My Thoughts: Awesome, awesome, awesome. Better than the first. Full of surprising twists and turns, surprising alliances. Plus some of my own suspicions from the first were confirmed, with more details to come I’m sure. I cannot wait to continue the series!
That was what I wrote on Goodreads immediately after finishing. And, really, I don’t have anything to add to it. It was very good, and surpassed my expectations. I’m a bit nervous as I approach the rest of the series – can it all be this good? We’ll see.
In short: I would highly recommend the Codex Alera series to any fans of the fantasy genre. Those of you who love Tolkien will fall in love with this, too. I highly, highly, highly recommend you pick it up.
Source: My local library.
Read It: Get your own copy HERE.
Challenges: Counts for the 2012 Support Your Local Library Challenge and the Speculative Fiction Challenge 2012.
FTC Disclosure: All items reviewed were either obtained by me for my own enjoyment or sent (from the author, publisher, publicist, via tour sites, etc.) in exchange for an honest review. I receive no monetary compensation for my posts. All opinions expressed are my own.
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