I love the way that Butcher has written books where those decisions – the ones that seemed large and the ones that seemed small – all have an impact on Alera’s future.īutcher also does an absolutely amazing job writing a story where the reader sees how every coin has two sides – and yet he does it without coming across as wishy-washy, or as though he is making excuses – it’s more of a reminder that everyone has their own perspective that leads them to make the choices that they make. Throughout this series, the core group of characters have had to, individually, make critical decisions. It feels like one big story, yet each book reads as itself very well. The pacing has been perfect, and the connections and build between the books really well done.

And it just hasn’t stopped – I’ve loved every book of this series. The plotting was great, the world-building fantastic, and there was just so much to really enjoy about the setting and story. I loved the hero, Tavi, but I also loved all of the side characters. I started the Codex Alera back in June, and was immediately enamored with Furies of Calderon. I’m sorry to say it, but I have to say it – this book gave me so many FEELS! The Aroma of Books //Rants//Raves//Reviews// Pargeter, Edith (also writing as Ellis Peters).Mertz, Barbara (also writing as Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels).Christie, Agatha (also writing as Mary Westmacott).Children’s History: Landmark, Signature Biographies, and We Were There.#BookSpin & #BookSpinBingo (Litsy Challenge).

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