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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Set two years after Book 3, this book shows the emergence of Tavi onto the political scene. We pick up the plot after the invasion and the Senate have gotten their politics mitts into the war now.
I enjoyed the politicking quite a bit
Some of the other plot developments I was expecting also occurred. Nothing surprising here but it all still made me smile.
The side characters continue their middling b-plot and OTT ridiculous romance.
I enjoyed the politicking quite a bit
Spoiler
and Tavi learnt of his past!! Finally. And he basically came out as Octavian, echoing his real life counterpart. He still hasn’t become a Super Saiyan which I was disappointed about but I am still keeping my fingers crossed.Some of the other plot developments I was expecting also occurred.
Spoiler
I knew Fidelelias would turn to be conflicted. His redemption arc is basically set and I venture that Tavi will bring him back to the light side.The side characters continue their middling b-plot and OTT ridiculous romance.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This one was a lot better, actually. Finally getting into some good, complex character stuff. I liked the compare and contrast of Canim, Marat and Aleran cultures. And the payoff of Tavi finally growing up is delicious!!
It sucks thatAmara had to quit her job though. Don't you hate it when your boss Pompeiis like a quarter million people to make a point ?
It sucks that
adventurous
fast-paced
Tavi made a mistake.
It's good, because I was starting to think he was a bit of a "Mary Stu"...
Finally got a little bit more about how Furies work. That they can be "willed" to another person. Also that a person of "high potential" can attract "many Furies" to themself.
"Though they looked solid, they were made from raw, red flame, glowing a hostile angry red."
'Red' twice in one sentence? Come on.
Right. So.
Still good. Somehow not quite as good as the previous.
A lot did happen. Things are still happening. Very important things. I'm hoping we're finally done with the High Lords trying to overthrow the First Lord. Mostly that was because people thought he had become weak, and since he had no heir there'd be conflict anyway over succession.
But now we've got Octavian. He's proven himself to be every bit his father's son, and therefore a fitting heir.
Lord Aquitaine could still pose a problem. Particularly since
So, I guess we'll see.
I enjoy the parts with Varg and the Canim. They're kind of Klingon-esque. I look forward to seeing more of them and their homeland. Maybe learn a bit more about their society, the actual people.
I still don;t think we know all there is about Furies. Tavi still doesn't have his own, but I know
3 out of 5 stars. I'll be starting the penultimate book next.
It's good, because I was starting to think he was a bit of a "Mary Stu"...
Finally got a little bit more about how Furies work. That they can be "willed" to another person. Also that a person of "high potential" can attract "many Furies" to themself.
"Though they looked solid, they were made from raw, red flame, glowing a hostile angry red."
'Red' twice in one sentence? Come on.
Right. So.
Still good. Somehow not quite as good as the previous.
A lot did happen. Things are still happening. Very important things. I'm hoping we're finally done with the High Lords trying to overthrow the First Lord. Mostly that was because people thought he had become weak, and since he had no heir there'd be conflict anyway over succession.
But now we've got Octavian. He's proven himself to be every bit his father's son, and therefore a fitting heir.
Lord Aquitaine could still pose a problem. Particularly since
Spoiler
Gaius was going to 'adopt' him, making him the heir.So, I guess we'll see.
I enjoy the parts with Varg and the Canim. They're kind of Klingon-esque. I look forward to seeing more of them and their homeland. Maybe learn a bit more about their society, the actual people.
I still don;t think we know all there is about Furies. Tavi still doesn't have his own, but I know
Spoiler
he'll get one. Partially because I accidentally spoilt myself. But, also, it almost has to happen. We can't go through all this and end up without.3 out of 5 stars. I'll be starting the penultimate book next.
The 4th (of 6) books in Jim Butcher's Codex Alera, this is the one in which Tavi (and numerous others) finally find out the truth about his own legacy.
While you would need to have read the others in the series first before reading this one as it refers to past events and people, as well as to get an idea of the twisting loyalties, this is another solid entry in the series. Still not as good as a Dresden Files (his other series) book, though!
While you would need to have read the others in the series first before reading this one as it refers to past events and people, as well as to get an idea of the twisting loyalties, this is another solid entry in the series. Still not as good as a Dresden Files (his other series) book, though!
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No