The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen TurnerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was not prepared to love the first book in this series, The Thief, as much as I did, so it was surprising that I could enjoy the second book even more.
Gen is just as likable in this second installment, if not maybe a little more so, especially after he has to come to terms with a loss. I think Attolia has much more depth than we imagined, as does Eddis, and I was tickled to see other characters return, even if just briefly.
Gen is human in this story. He grieves in the same way that you or might might, and he takes a long time to recover. We are given a glimpse into his relationship with his father as well. It's obvious that despite the nature of Gen's job for the queen, he is well loved by those who surround him.
Turner continues to provide stories within the story in TQOA. Much like our own fables and parables, each little tale about a god or goddess is a lesson for not only the characters, but for us, the readers. Another bonus: these are quick reads. Authors often get lost in their own stories, and I feel like the last few books I have read have been quite repetitive. Turner doesn't just give us a story, she hides meaning within each sentence, and this is done succinctly, so that I am never lost or bored.
If you are looking for something that has depth, but don't want to be bogged down, pick up this series. You won't regret it!
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