Reviews

Princeps' Fury by Jim Butcher

yodamom's review against another edition

5.0

I just love this series, this author and all these characters. This one stepped it up another notch and had me holding my breath at many points in the story. I am so sad that there is only one more book in the series. There is good news, they are nice big books and last.
I can't tell you much without spoiling a fabulous journey. This is a series that must be followed from the beginning. I can tell you that there is huge escalation in the story line, a major character dies, and many truths are uncovered. Where Mr.Butcher takes you is not always where you want to go but dang it, what an exhilarating ride it is.

strangeliltart's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ronercat's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

katieinca's review against another edition

3.0

I don't mind the unrealism of none of the main characters ever dying - I find it kind of cheery, especially after slogging through finals. But the "let me describe in detail how completely impossible this situation is, so you can be duly impressed when the characters manage to come up with a way out of it" thing started to get old. I also got weary of how battle- and fight-centric the series has become; I miss the 2nd book, where Tavi et al were hanging out in the city, going to school. The most interesting part of this one was the icemen, the only new characters, and there wasn't enough of them. Boo.
I will, of course, read the 6th book when it comes out in November.

agnewjacob120's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Interesting moments and good action, but despite what seem like major events, this book feels somewhat forgettable compared to others in the series

songwind's review against another edition

3.0

I felt this was the weakest of the Codex Alera books. Though I enjoyed it, I was frustrated that nothing was really resolved by this book. I like where the story is headed, but this volume felt incomplete.

mlenore's review against another edition

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? It's complicated

4.0

aliceboule's review against another edition

4.0

I paused this series about a year ago, and I am no longer sure why.

Princeps' Fury has all the elements of fantasy that I enjoy most. The young untried general (although far more wetted now) and the dutiful mother, the sentient magic and swordmasters, as well as a daring quest and uncertain safety.

That being the case I can mildly predict the ending of the series, and it is not quite as dark as I would like. I will, however, certainly be reading to discover the end (maybe a little in the hopes that Butcher will surprise me).

jipni's review against another edition

3.75

Kind of a filler. 

lisade's review against another edition

3.0

Battle. Battle. Bit of plot exposition dialog. Repeat repeat repeat until epilogue.