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aesarctic's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
hellavaral's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Child abuse, Torture, and Blood
spinebenderbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is probably my favourite book of the series. Costis is a wonderful addition to this world. His POV is endearing and enjoyable to read, even while he begins the book hating one of the characters we have come to know and love. Watching him slowly reveal the real Eugenides behind the mask that he puts up is a thing of beauty. Seeing Eugenides from a true outsider's perspective shows readers just how much work he puts into every detail of how he presents himself. It shows how a legend is formed. This book is a story about the way perception can be manipulated - by both the subject and the viewer - as well as about Eugenides coming to terms with his kingship and the power and visibility it grants him. Costis is a key player in the journey Eugenides takes towards that acceptance, which comes as an unexpected surprise to those close to the thief. I think it shows how even seemingly inconsequential actions can have a huge ripple effect.
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Medical content
Minor: Blood
rtherese's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Even better than the already amazing second book. The ending was even better!
Life in the royal court of Attolia is just one entertaining, significant day after another. You just want to keep on reading to see what happens next, then to see what happens next after that.
If you were like me, and you were bummed at the beginning because we seem to go further away from Gen once again, don’t worry! At first, I was like who tf are these people? Who is this irrelevant Costis? But as you read on you’ll see that Eugenides is plenty present in the story, and he is still the center of it all, as always!
Thank you author for an amazing read!
Life in the royal court of Attolia is just one entertaining, significant day after another. You just want to keep on reading to see what happens next, then to see what happens next after that.
If you were like me, and you were bummed at the beginning because we seem to go further away from Gen once again, don’t worry! At first, I was like who tf are these people? Who is this irrelevant Costis? But as you read on you’ll see that Eugenides is plenty present in the story, and he is still the center of it all, as always!
Thank you author for an amazing read!
Moderate: Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, and War
bzliz's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This tale sees Eugenides gaining the backing of the soldiers of Attolia using the same type of cunning he employed in the first book against the Magus. As an audience, we are aware of his capabilities now and know that the people of the castle are vastly underestimating him.
Much of the book is told through the eyes of Costis as he slowly gains respect and admiration for his new king. Gen walks a fine line as he manipulates people and toys with their fates. He frequently spares their lives to preserve his wife’s few genuine connections while cleverly undermining enemy barons and while the nation prepares for war against the Mede empire.
I like this book more than the previous one because I delight in seeing someone be so clever. There were also less quick cuts to see what was happening in another part of the world, which annoy me in excess. There is a subplot laid that Sophos- Gen’s friend and heir to Sunis- is missing, but it is unresolved at the end of this book. I look forward to continuing the series.
Much of the book is told through the eyes of Costis as he slowly gains respect and admiration for his new king. Gen walks a fine line as he manipulates people and toys with their fates. He frequently spares their lives to preserve his wife’s few genuine connections while cleverly undermining enemy barons and while the nation prepares for war against the Mede empire.
I like this book more than the previous one because I delight in seeing someone be so clever. There were also less quick cuts to see what was happening in another part of the world, which annoy me in excess. There is a subplot laid that Sophos- Gen’s friend and heir to Sunis- is missing, but it is unresolved at the end of this book. I look forward to continuing the series.
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood and Alcohol
rubyredders's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I am now a Costis stan
Minor: Ableism, Misogyny, Blood, and Murder
lavenderlight's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Blood
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