Codex Alera

A refreshing break from fantasy led by a hero who is the strongest and the best at everything, Codex Alera trails 15 year old Tavi, the only Aleran who isn't able to command elemental spirits called furies. Being essentially disabled in this way makes his triumph at each challenge with only ingenuity and intelligence to his credit even more entertaining and heroic. The magic and fantastic races imagined here are unique and interesting, and of course Butcher's writing is so great. Codex Alera also does this fascinating alternate reality, historical fiction thing, where Butcher imagines these people as the descendants of the Lost Roman Legion transported to the continent of Carna a la Bermuda Triangle style. Lively with violent combat, wonder-inspiring magic, and believable romance; I'd say there's something for everyone in here.

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