A review by chirson
The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

4.0

I'm not sure I'm as charmed as this book wants me to be, but I have to say it's a particularly fan-attractive novel. It is beautifully plotted and written (although the pacing could slow down sometimes) and it invites so much shipping, and rooting for the characters.

I love Eddis, Attolia and (slightly less, but a lot) Eugenides. I was riveted and dazzled. The interactions, the hurt/comfort, the world: they all fit together beautifully.

I can absolutely see why everyone says the second volume steps it up.