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Oct 12, 2021kgardner_109 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This came highly recommended and I gave it 100 pages, but was disappointed. It's pretty generic fantasy-style stuff with nothing particularly interesting to recommend it. In addition, the female characters get written and treated poorly…
Nov 12, 2020
1st title in the Codex Alera series
Jan 02, 2020
Kirsten recommended (Codex Alera series)
May 02, 2018JCLAndrewE rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is NOT "The Dresden Files." This is a epic, sprawling, high-fantasy novel that follows the interconnected lives of an ensemble very human and well written characters. The world building is top rate, but it's the ability of Jim…
Oct 27, 2017louislampe rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The magic is way overdone, "high fantasy" indeed. I would prefer that the magics be used with more restraint instead we have new abilities scattered around casually. So that whenever the author needs more adornment for a scene he invents…
Oct 08, 2015
Book 1 of Codex Alera series.
Aug 06, 2014FantasyFanatic rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this whole series! It was an exciting and well planned series and fans of high fantasy will definitely enjoy it. In particular anyone who loved Lord of the Rings or the Belgariad by David Eddings should definitely give…
Apr 18, 2013
honestly one of my favorite books. well written and draws you in. im reading the whole series again right now.
Jul 24, 2012Robert J. Webster rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed the book as it is well written, Jim Butcher is a well rounded author but the story world in this book is so used up. Cold northern land invading southern lands protected by one castle and a bunch of farmers? come on..
Jul 05, 2011winegard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A great entry to this fantastic series and a wonderful introduction to the world of Alera. Could not wait to read the next one.
May 31, 2011merryJ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Another great series by Jim Butcher. I really like the unique twist on magic in these novels. Unlike most fantasy settings where magic is rare, or at least relatively uncommon, Tavi is the only person who *doesn't* have magic of his own.…
May 09, 2011Shade42 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The comment below about the second half being similar to Helm's Deep is true. However I differ from the critic below as I enjoyed the battle scenes, If you like reading about fights, battles and wars you will enjoy the book once you make…
Mar 17, 2011ejwise72 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Knowing how much I have enjoyed his Harry Dresden crime-noir fantasy series, I picked up this first book in his newest and more traditional fantasy series. However, where the Dresden books succeed – with a strong first-person narrative,…
Sep 22, 2009Huitzilopochtli rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Imagine a fantasy novel with all the fantastic elements fantasy is known for, but written in Butcher's thriller-paced prose. Light on characterisation, even lighter on description, Butcher doesn't let much get in the way of his plot.…