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An interesting series from the creator of the Dresden files. This is more of an epic fantasy with a really interesting magic. The characters were well done & I especially liked all the different creatures. Very interesting world & inhabitants with logical politics & problems.
That said, I had a few problems with the story, especially at the end. (view spoiler) ...more
That said, I had a few problems with the story, especially at the end. (view spoiler) ...more

In the previews section of several Dresden Files entries, Jim Butcher includes a personal note about how Lord of the Rings inspired his love of epic fantasy and his epic fantasy series The Codex Alera. Given my feelings about LotR (respect them for their place in the history of fantasy, but don't love them), I probably should have assumed that this series wouldn't necessarily be my cup of tea. But given how much I've enjoyed Butcher's Dresden Files series, I was cautiously optimistic that he'd o
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Still love this book no matter how many times I read it. The characters are rich and real. The world is fascinating (and I really want to live there and have my own Fury!) The villains are vicious but have their own motivations and weaknesses that make them more human. The action never stops, and I can't recommend this book more.
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