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The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #3)

Megan Whalen Turner
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The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2006

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Megan Whalen Turner

The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Attolia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner follows a young individual named Eugenides, who transitions from a master thief to the king of Attolia. The novel explores his struggle to establish authority in a court full of intrigue, as well as his relationship with the queen and his subjects.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

42,790 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner receives high praise for its intricate plotting, character development, and surprising depth. Readers appreciate the clever twists and nuanced relationships. However, some find the pacing slow and the multiple perspectives confusing. Overall, it is celebrated as a sophisticated and engaging read suitable for fans of political intrigue and fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The King of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #3)?

Readers who relish intricate political intrigue, complex character development, and a touch of romance will enjoy Megan Whalen Turner's The King of Attolia. Fans of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and Kristin Cashore's Graceling will find similar enthralling plots and richly built worlds.

4.5

42,790 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

387

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Attolia • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2006

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

840L

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