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A review by priyastoric
Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
What a magnificent ending! 1. I am so glad I did not have to wait 20 years to read this conclusion. 2. For those of you who did I hope it was well worth the wait.
This final book brings us back to the Peninsula for what is a trademark Megan Whalen Turner surprise filled ending. I won't go into too much detail but the conclusion is not only satisfying but also reveals just how much our beloved Gen has grown up and become the leader he was meant to become.
But this story is not Eugenides story alone and in her deft storytelling Turner manages to bring satisfactory endings for almost all of the other main (some of which are deeply personal and heartbreaking) and side characters she has introduced us to along the way, while also building out a remarkable conclusion not only to the fight between the Mede Empire and our three nations, but also between the prophesized danger from the Gods.
I just really love this series and am so glad that I picked it up (after hearing Preeti Chibber on Desi Geek Girls rhapsodize at length about it in one of the podcasts a few years ago).
This final book brings us back to the Peninsula for what is a trademark Megan Whalen Turner surprise filled ending. I won't go into too much detail but the conclusion is not only satisfying but also reveals just how much our beloved Gen has grown up and become the leader he was meant to become.
But this story is not Eugenides story alone and in her deft storytelling Turner manages to bring satisfactory endings for almost all of the other main (some of which are deeply personal and heartbreaking) and side characters she has introduced us to along the way, while also building out a remarkable conclusion not only to the fight between the Mede Empire and our three nations, but also between the prophesized danger from the Gods.
I just really love this series and am so glad that I picked it up (after hearing Preeti Chibber on Desi Geek Girls rhapsodize at length about it in one of the podcasts a few years ago).
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Miscarriage