Furies of Calderon, by Jim Butcher

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

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Description: In this extraordinary fantasy epic, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files leads readers into a world where the fate of the realm rests on the shoulders of a boy with no power to call his own ...

For a thousand years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bonds with the furies - elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal. But in the remote Calderon Valley, the boy Tavi struggles with his lack of furycrafting. At fifteen, he has no wind fury to help him fly, no fire fury to light the lamps. Yet as the Alerans' most savage enemy - the Marat horde - returns to the Valley, Tavi's courage and resourcefulness will be a power greater than any fury, one that could turn the tides of war ...

[Sheri, Bookworm]

I've read this before but I don't remember anything about it, lol. I must have enjoyed it because I gave it 4 stars.

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Sheri wrote: "I've read this before but I don't remember anything about it, lol. I must have enjoyed it because I gave it 4 stars."

Well, we will enjoy it together.

[Sheri, Bookworm]

I'm starting.

[Vaughn]

Starting today

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Sorry I'm late. I just started.

[Sheri, Bookworm]

So I thought the first part was confusing, but now that I'm a little further in I have things straightened out. The furies are unique...not fey but more like elementals? And each person has their own personal furies.

I think I'm going to like Amara and Tavi both.

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

This seems so familar. I agree the first part was confusing. The furies are interesting. The ones that control water are cool.

[Vaughn]

I keep getting lost about the beginning and I'm starting over. Is this story about a hostile take over I a kingdom?

[Sheri, Bookworm]

Vaughn wrote: "I keep getting lost about the beginning and I'm starting over. Is this story about a hostile take over I a kingdom?"

Basically yes, attempting a hostile takeover. The first part was confusing. Just keep going and it will tie together and start to make sense.

[Vaughn]

Great. Thank you!

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Yes, hostile take over of the kingdom. That Water Witch is crazy!

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Coal needs to die!!!! I like it but I have no problem setting it aside.

[Sheri, Bookworm]

Leigh wrote: "Coal needs to die!!!! I like it but I have no problem setting it aside."

He's horrible!

[Vaughn]

I listen for hours today and I'm still lost as to what's going on. For some reason it's not keeping my attention or there's too much going on or something.

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

I finished. I liked it but didn't love it. I understand it is a series but I'm not interested in continuing. It makes me sad because I wanted to love it.

[Sheri, Bookworm]

I know what you mean. There's almost too much going on. It's hard to stay focused.

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Yes, way too much going on.

[Vaughn]

I too wanted to love this but it's just not for me. But I gave it a shot

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Vaughn wrote: "I too wanted to love this but it's just not for me. But I gave it a shot"

I agree. Sorry you didn't like it.

[Vaughn]

Not your fault. I wanted to see what it was about and I'm glad I did

[Vaughn]

Maybe I'll revisit I've day

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Vaughn wrote: "Not your fault. I wanted to see what it was about and I'm glad I did"

Me, too.

[Sheri, Bookworm]

I'm sorry you guys didn't enjoy it! I did like the story but not enough to care if I finish the series.

[Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️]

Sheri wrote: "I'm sorry you guys didn't enjoy it! I did like the story but not enough to care if I finish the series."

Congrats Sheri!