Reviews

Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

homosexualbats's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

anrevat's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

silverfeather's review against another edition

5.0

literally no words, one of the best series conclusions i’ve ever read (and one of the best series i’ve ever read??? already trying to figure out when i can do a reread bc i already miss these characters and i KNOW i’ll pick up on so much more the second time around) MWT the goat THE GOAT

purplesilverink's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

estherbookster's review against another edition

5.0

5 stars 

My heart hurts and it's a bittersweet ending to the series. Please excuse me while I contemplate on EVERYTHING that happened in this twisted and witty book. 10/10 recommend. Still remains my all time favorite series. 

completenictory's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

katehoffland's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it! A perfect ending ✨

angel_koyfish's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense 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

Absolutely could not have asked for a better ending. Each time I picked up the book, I read a passage that would bring me joy or make my heart ache. Hats off to Megan Whalen Turner, may she be blessed in her endeavors.

vendea's review against another edition

4.0

I think that if you like the other books in the series you will like this one. It ties up the plot lines pretty well overall and there are some good moments. I hadn't read the previous books very recently so I think there were quite a few references to prior events that I missed.

rubyredders's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.0

I am going to miss this world so so much. While I know MWT has plans to move on to other stories if she wants to dip her toes back into this world I would be bare knuckle brawling to grab that book. 

Pheris took me sometime to warm up to but by the end I was rooting for him. As before MWT has a talent for making you care for her characters and shows them growing as people that has me seated and turning pages like an extremely enthusiastic tax accountant - I want every detail! To see a character whose life is so obviously impacted by his disability thrive in this world felt really impactful - he can not do everything others can; he physically isn't able to but that has no bearing on his worth and while that does mean he has struggles, he can achieve a lot more than his family ever expected from him. The

training he receives from Relius and how capable Pheris is shown to be when he's given the opportunity, the care and allowed to feel trust - his love of math and the delight he took in it and that Relius and the Magus even got communicating to bring Pheris more complicated math - had my heart feeling so tender

I want to see more of

Eugenia and what the family dynamics for Gen, Irene and their new family would be like. I need to know how Hector and Eugenia get on. How are Gen and Irene as parents? What about Sophos and Helen? So many questions! 

I'd also want to learn more about Costis and Kamet as they got so little mention despite having two books between them where they were main characters. I need to know they get a fulfilling life after all this. 

Overall, this story feels complete but with so much potential to spin off into other stories and if it ends here for good I shan't be mad but by god if MWT comes out with a new book in this world it is over for my productivity until I devour it saturn eating his son style 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Murder, Death of parent, and War

Moderate: Miscarriage, Physical abuse, and Sexism