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pmiller1208's review
5.0
it was an awesome read full of great characters. It's about time Tavi got his furies.
seeinghowitgoes's review against another edition
5.0
Is it because I haven't really read that much fantasy in the past few years? I'm enjoying this series more than ever the second time through, I think I powered through Cursor's Fury in a haze of a day between meetings and bleary eyed at 2am.
Undercover Tavi, kidnappings and a hell of a lot of fighting. Just another novel in the Codex Alera but just done so damn well.
Undercover Tavi, kidnappings and a hell of a lot of fighting. Just another novel in the Codex Alera but just done so damn well.
seeinghowitgoes's review
4.0
Tavi is now a full blown Cursor and placed into a position as a spy in a legion. His role becomes all the more perilous when the legion is attacked and Tavi is left as the highest ranked officer. Cut off from support, Tavi struggles to lead his troupe in their fight for survival against the Canim.
You can't help but cheer for Tavi and I keep expecting it to break out into the cliche where yes, Tavi really is all powerful and mighty, and one scene in this novel really makes you think that Tavi's time has come.
A great conclusion and in my opinion the best of the three so far. I'm definitely looking forward to the other books in this series.
14/September/2018
In a way, the Codex Alera sometimes feels like the longest montage in the world. With each book solidly set in a new phase of Tavi's life, there's a general trend of - 1. Set the scene, where are we now? Who do we know? 2. Who's the big bad? 3. What ways can we get Tavi in and out of trouble.
I'm rather reminded of the Vorkosigan Saga, and more specifically the novels where Miles is leading up the Dendarii Mercenaries, I could read novels and novels about Tavi and the First Alerans.
You can't help but cheer for Tavi and I keep expecting it to break out into the cliche where yes, Tavi really is all powerful and mighty, and one scene in this novel really makes you think that Tavi's time has come.
A great conclusion and in my opinion the best of the three so far. I'm definitely looking forward to the other books in this series.
14/September/2018
In a way, the Codex Alera sometimes feels like the longest montage in the world. With each book solidly set in a new phase of Tavi's life, there's a general trend of - 1. Set the scene, where are we now? Who do we know? 2. Who's the big bad? 3. What ways can we get Tavi in and out of trouble.
I'm rather reminded of the Vorkosigan Saga, and more specifically the novels where Miles is leading up the Dendarii Mercenaries, I could read novels and novels about Tavi and the First Alerans.
chapmanhughes96's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
margotfoster's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jazzrizz's review against another edition
5.0
The power struggle for High Lord ratchets up a notch with this book. Tavi was sent to study Romatic History (non-furycrafting weapons/tools), when Max shows up to bring him to his next post. Bringing a small battle with him.
Gauis decides to employ the hidden spy for Kalare ... and fans the flames to kick him into acting on Gauis' timetable ... but I don't think he was prepared for Kalare's resources. The battle is on for power, and once again ... Tavi is thrust into a situation that is WAY over his head. As before, he more than steps into the leadership role he didn't ask for ... only this time it's more than just his life on the line.
Again, Foes and Allies combine forces to fight Kalare. Amara and Bernard are fighting on a different front, while Isana has her own personal battle going on throughout the book.
Gauis decides to employ the hidden spy for Kalare ... and fans the flames to kick him into acting on Gauis' timetable ... but I don't think he was prepared for Kalare's resources. The battle is on for power, and once again ... Tavi is thrust into a situation that is WAY over his head. As before, he more than steps into the leadership role he didn't ask for ... only this time it's more than just his life on the line.
Again, Foes and Allies combine forces to fight Kalare. Amara and Bernard are fighting on a different front, while Isana has her own personal battle going on throughout the book.
wyldkyss's review
4.0
I'm really liking where this Alera series is going. Each book brings a more well-formed world to the reader and I find myself gobbling them up. They just needs a few more hidden surprises and it'd be a perfect series.
winterwisteria's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0