A review by pussreboots
A Kingdom for a Stage by Heidi Heilig

5.0

In terms of theme and general atmosphere, Hellig's series is a good companion piece to [b:Steel Crow Saga|43264755|Steel Crow Saga|Paul Krueger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553259306l/43264755._SY75_.jpg|67144258] by Paul Krueger (2019). Both have characters who can work with the spirits of the dead. Both are set in worlds the draw on the history and culture of various Asian countries. Both have young would be regents in the fight for their lives while the nations around them suffer under civil unrest and/or occupation.

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