The King of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

432 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced

Description

By scheming and theft, the Thief of Eddis has become King of Attolia. Eugenides wanted the queen, not the crown, but he finds himself trapped in a web of his own making. Then he drags a naive young guard into the center of the political maelstrom....

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,366 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
funny 51%
mysterious 43%
emotional 34%
tense 22%
lighthearted 13%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 45% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.45

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