Search - Academ's Fury (Codex Alera, Bk 2)

For centuries, the people of Alera have harnessed the furies-elementals of earth, air, water, wood, and metal-to protect their land from aggressors. But no fury can save them from the dangers they face within. A mysterious attack from accross the sea has weakened the First Lord. Should he fall, a bloody civil war is inevitable. The responsibility of fending off assassination attempts and treachery within the First Lord's circle of spies falls on Tavi, the one man with no fury to call...

I enjoyed this book, though I felt lost at times because I never read the first of the series. It seemed to switch back and forth between characters and I got confused, but it was interesting enough to keep me reading to the end.

I'm such a Dresden Files fan that I just had to give the Codex Alera books a chance. I loved the first one so much that I had to buy the next 3 just so I wouldn't have to wait to read more of the continuing adventure. Academ's Fury did not disappoint and I'm now eagerly beginning Curser's Fury which I am sure will be just as exciting.

Book Two of the Codex Alera:

For one thousand years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the Furies--elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Metal. But now, the unity of the Alerians hangs in precarious balance. The First Lord of Alera has fallen in his efforts to protect his people from the vicious attacks of their enemies. Now, the fate of the Alerians lies in the hands of Tavi, a young man who must use all of his courage and resourcefulness to save his people--and himself.

Released in hardcover from Ace publishing, July 2005.

The series is somewhat predictable, but the books are well crafted.

Great read. Definitely a nice continuation to the original story. Very engrossing, particularly towards the end of the book. Jim Butcher has done it again.

Excellent book. Well paced with a fantastic plot that follows up on the initial book's story line quite satisfyingly.