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A review by mary_soon_lee
Petty Treasons by Victoria Goddard
4.0
I found this novella a delightful addition to the far lengthier -- and excellent -- "The Hands of the Emperor." While it takes place earlier than that book, I think it is best read afterward. Having loved the interaction between the Emperor and Cliopher in "The Hands of the Emperor," it charmed me to read about when they first met. I'm not sure this would satisfy as a stand-alone piece, but as a lyrical extra nugget in the larger story it pleased me greatly. The emperor (more accurately, the Lord Magus of Zunidh) works literal magic in the course of the story, but it is the magic of the characters that held me. 4 out of 5 radiant stars.
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).