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Violence
Some
Epic fantasy battle sequences; warriors; some graphic combat
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Romantic elements; no explicit content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological intensity; coming-of-age under pressure; political intrigue; a boy without gifts in a gifted world
What this book is about
In the nation of Alera, every citizen can command elemental spirits called furies. Every citizen except Tavi, a shepherd boy in the remote Calderon Valley. When a wave of Marat warriors threatens Alera's borders, Tavi must use his wits — without any magical ability — to save his family and his land. The first Codex Alera novel is an inventive epic fantasy from the author of the Dresden Files.
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