Reviews

The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

drymming's review

2.0

DNF at 37%
I couldn’t connect with this book. While i was on the page i was into it pulled in. But when i was off, i didn’t think about it. I couldn’t even remember what happened in what i had read. I spent more than a week reading 5% every night until i couldn’t anymore. I couldn’t get past what I did. The writing was good but the characters didn’t connect with me. I didn’t care like I did in book 1. It a
Was definitely faster-paced but less human????? The characters even eugenides felt like characters.
I am so upset to have to do this but if i kept going i would throw myself into a reading slump. I can’t do this to myself.

akalgesch's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bzliz's review against another edition

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I have nothing but love for this series but I do like this one a little less than the first book. The timeline is spread out a lot more and the perspective jumps around several times for tiny glimpses at what’s happening in different parts of the world. 

I was also just as confused this time as I was the first time I read this about Eugenides being

in love with the queen of Attolia.

It feels kind of random and like it’s mostly just the basis for bringing two countries together against a common enemy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Slavery

vinjii's review against another edition

4.25

Everyone says The Queen of Attolia is so much better than The Thief, and they were right. This is a delightfully charming fantasy with engaging characters and a gripping plot. I love me a good political intrigue, and this book delivered!
An easy but immersive read. I highly recommend it. 

harleyrae's review against another edition

DNF at 34%

This just wasn’t holding my attention like I needed it too. I had absolutely no desire to keep picking this up and finish the book.

zoebooksit's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

kanyanko's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

the women hard-carried this book on their backs. sure gen is cool and all, but irene and helen? they are my beloveds and i shall not tolerate any slander against them!

(the romantic subplot could've been executed a bit better tho) 

bookdevouringmisfit's review

5.0

Aaah that ending. It's so beautiful my heart could burst any minute now.

mllejoyeuxnoel's review

5.0

Megan Whalen Turner should get on Twitter so that when she gives me a heart attack on the train at 7:33 in the morning I can yell at her for writing such a good goddamn book.

hannahhbic's review against another edition

5.0

This book is bad freakin ass and I don’t usually say that about politics/intrigue. My jaw hit the floor at around 85% completed AND STAYED THERE. Do yourself a favor and listen to the audio of this series by Steve West. You won’t be disappointed.