The Codex Alera series gets better and more intense with each volume. Princeps' Fury, fifth in the series, is a whirlwind of battles, plots, and adventure, with truly horrifying bad guys that will give you nightmares for a week. Our hero, Tavi, is more majestic than ever. The rest of the cast of characters are complex, well-drawn, and at this point in the series, as familiar as friends. Highly recommended, whether you're a Lord of the Rings fan, a Dresden files fan... or just a fan of well-written, exciting fiction. Can't wait for the next (and last) in the series.