Academ's Fury (Codex Alera Book 2)

In Alera, where people bond with elemental furies, a different kind of threat emerges: human nature.

For generations, furies have defended Alera. Now, danger comes from within. A mysterious attack has weakened the First Lord, leaving Alera vulnerable to civil war.

Assassination attempts and treachery plague the First Lord's inner circle, and one man, Tavi, without any fury of his own, must rise to the challenge. He's tasked with protecting the First Lord from enemies, both seen and unseen. The fate of Alera rests on his shoulders as he navigates a web of intrigue and danger. Can Tavi save Alera from itself?