Cursor's Fury by Jim Butcher
Series: Codex Alera #3
Published by Penguin on November 27, 2007
Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Action & Adventure, Fiction / Fantasy / Epic, Fiction / Fantasy / Military
Pages: 704
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In his acclaimed Codex Alera novels, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher has created a fascinating world in which the powerful forces of nature take physical form. But even magic cannot sway the corruption that threatens to destroy the realm of Alera once and for all...
 
When the power-hungry High Lord of Kalare launches a merciless rebellion against the First Lord, young Tavi of Calderon joins a newly formed legion under an assumed name. And when the ruthless Kalare allies himself with a savage enemy of the realm, Tavi finds himself leading an inexperienced, poorly equipped legion—the only force standing between Alera and certain doom...

⭐️ Rating: 5 Stars

ABOUT THE BOOK

Book 3 in the Codex Alera series, where Roman-inspired fantasy meets elemental magic and brutal warfare.

THE STORY

Tavi steps up as a true leader when a massive war threatens Alera’s survival. Meanwhile, political betrayal, military strategy, and high-stakes action explode across the pages.

THE CHARACTERS

Tavi is finally coming into his own, and the ensemble cast is stellar. Ehren, Isana, and even the villains are fully realized.

EPIC FANTASY WORLD-BUILDING

This book blends magic, battle tactics, and political drama in a way few fantasy series manage to sustain this deep into the series.

🔥 STEAMOMETER: 1/5

Clean fantasy—war and strategy take the spotlight.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

This book is fantasy at its most thrilling. Butcher delivers relentless pacing, strategic genius, and deep emotional beats as Tavi grows into a formidable leader. The dual narrative structure keeps the tension high, balancing large-scale battles with intimate character arcs. I especially appreciated how this installment begins to peel back the layers of political alliances and long-held secrets. It’s the kind of story that demands your attention and rewards it with every page. If you’re a fan of military fantasy or epic fantasy with a brain and heart, this is a 5-star triumph. Absolutely one of the strongest entries in the Codex Alera series so far.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jim Butcher is best known for The Dresden Files and Codex Alera series. Author site