The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, Conspiracy of Kings
I love a good intrigue and Megan Whalen Turner’s series has it all: murderous monarchs, twisty-turny plots, political upheaval, marriage alliances, and some good old-fashioned thievery. You can’t go wrong with a solid bit of thievery. The series is focused around Eugenides, a thief embroiled in the affairs of three countries on a smallish continent loosely based on Greece. The thing that impresses me most about this series is the vulnerability and empathy Turner imparts on her characters. Eugenides is not a typical stoic male figure, but often shows fear, and where the queen of Attolia could easily become a one-dimensional cut-throat Turner gives us a glimpse of something deeper, showing how the queen became as she is. The series also has some fantastic endings which are always appreciated. Nothing annoys me more than a great book with a let down ending. Turner consistently surprises and delights. Overall an excellent series.
4-I’ll read it again and again
Yay, I’m glad you read all four books in one go! I love this series and I keep recommending it to everyone I know. I don’t know why it isn’t that popular because it’s excellent. Although it has been getting some buzz in the blogosphere because several book bloggers have declared their love for the series. I ♥ Gen!