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Description

In the realm of Alera, where people bond with the furies--elementals of earth, air, fire, water, wood, and metal--fifteen-year-old Tavi struggles with his lack of furycrafting. But when his homeland erupts in chaos--when rebels war with loyalists and furies clash with furies-- Tavi's simple... read more

Summary

This is a "coming of age" story in which the protagonist, Tavi" learns who he is and why he is the way he is. The deceits woven around him to protect him and how he grows to accept who he is

Cast of Characters/Important People

  • Tavi: The protagonist. His discovery of who he actually is and why he has no magic are the theme of this book

First Sentence

Amara rode atop the swaying back of the towering old gargant bull, going over the plan in her head.

Series

This is book 1 in the Codex Alera series.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Jim Butcher (Author)
 

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