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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
This book was okay, but it didn't wow me. I was disappointed because lots of reviews said that "The Thief" wasn't that good but you should read it first so you can get to this one. But I actually liked "The Thief" much better. This book had way too much of politics and military strategy. Also, I was upset by the twist at the end.
Spoiler
Um, you're in love with the woman who cut off your hand? OK, I could see that maybe you're attracted to her and your feelings are complicated and maybe after you spend some time together - and the fact that she CUT OFF YOUR HAND is addressed - you might develop feelings of caring for her - but it just seemed weird the way he was supposedly in love with her and afraid of her. I guess it was at least less gender-normative than the usual dynamic where the heroine is afraid of - yet thrilled by - the rough and dangerous quasi-abusive man. But it's still the same messed-up dynamic.
This one was headed back to the library-- too many other things to read. I had started it, but by page three I was playing ball with Caleb and didn't feel the need to pick it up again. But... my beloved William found it, devoured it, and encouraged me to read it as well. I really enjoyed it. The problem is it becomes one of those guilty pleasures you can't put down (read: kids eating cereal right out of the box during snack time so I can read one page more...) We already have King of Attolia on hold at the library
I just finished this novel a day or two ago and really enjoyed it. Gen was a compelling and nuanced character in The Thief but even more so in this second novel of the trilogy. I don't want to say too much because it would spoil the surprise for future readers. Suffice it to say that Gen's reaction to his tragedy rang true and it deepened my interest in him as a character. Ditto re the love of his life. Surprising, but intriguing and true.
Bravo!
I love the fully fleshed out alternate world that Turner has built. I love her strong women and her good thief.
Bravo!
I love the fully fleshed out alternate world that Turner has built. I love her strong women and her good thief.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I really like this author's writing style (it remind me of The False Prince) and there are some really good life points. However it is full of pagan gods which smack strongly of Greco-Roman mythology and all of the false ideas about what a "god" is. I do not recommend this book.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Completely unlike any other fantasy I've read, YA or otherwise. Invented politics and chess-like battles usually bore me to tears, but here they are so delicately (yet confidently) handled in tandem with the subtle character arcs.
The relationship between Eugenides and Attolia is so interesting, intense, and unpredictable. Why hasn't this series gotten more attention from the genre fandom at large? So many strong and beautifully flawed characters.
The relationship between Eugenides and Attolia is so interesting, intense, and unpredictable. Why hasn't this series gotten more attention from the genre fandom at large? So many strong and beautifully flawed characters.
When a small, unforeseen mistake lands Eddis' thief in Attolian capture, the consequences takes a toll on both him, and his country as it hurdles into a 3-way war with Attolia. Even though he's convinced that his days as the Queen's thief is over, Eugenides is once again faced with a great challenge. He must steal a man, a queen, and he must steal peace. And if he succeeds, he may also capture something that the Queen of Attolia lost long ago.
I cannot stress how awesome this series is becoming. If the first book is the prologue, this is such an intense chapter for Eugenides. To read the rest of the review, please visit A Reading Kabocha @ http://areadingkabocha.blogspot.com
I cannot stress how awesome this series is becoming. If the first book is the prologue, this is such an intense chapter for Eugenides. To read the rest of the review, please visit A Reading Kabocha @ http://areadingkabocha.blogspot.com