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]]> By: Janine http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-173069 Janine Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:10:57 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-173069 <blockquote>This was my second favorite book in the series, first being indisputably KOA. Read it as soon as you can, if you haven’t already!</blockquote> I haven't read it yet, but I am looking forward to it. I've got a lot going on in my life right now so I'm taking a hiatus from reviewing, until November at least. So in all likelihood I won't get to <em>The King of Attolia</em> until close to the end of the year, if not later. But I do still plan to get to it.

This was my second favorite book in the series, first being indisputably KOA. Read it as soon as you can, if you haven’t already!

I haven’t read it yet, but I am looking forward to it. I’ve got a lot going on in my life right now so I’m taking a hiatus from reviewing, until November at least. So in all likelihood I won’t get to The King of Attolia until close to the end of the year, if not later. But I do still plan to get to it.

]]> By: Xandra http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-173037 Xandra Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:08:44 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-173037 Yeah, it just shows how much I love these books (and Eugenides *swoon*) that I'm sitting in my room at 10:30 searching for the titles on google. Again. This was my second favorite book in the series, first being indisputably KOA. Read it as soon as you can, if you haven't already! I actually came into the series halfway, reading this book before The Thief. Just goes to show, always read the fine print. Despite that I still got into the characters very quickly. The romance wasn't as big of a surprise for me, because I had guessed when I read the book jacket what exactly Gen had stolen from Attolia that she thought she had lost (no, it's not the earrings). It might have been easier to believe in the romance because I had never read the first book, and hadn't seen Attolia in full fiend-from-hell mode. Something I saw in a lot of reviews of this book was the confusion over when it took place, because of the mixed-up technology. I find it that unbelievable, though. It seemed more like the princess bride, saying that this never took place... after guns, but before, for example, cars and such. I thought the book used a lot of great metaphors, too. I especially loved the reference to the broken amphora in Attolia's childhood, and how she never realized until the end why she had thought of that memory when she saw Gen in the dungeon... Another favorite of mine was the 'oxe harbrea sacrus vax dragga...' thread which (hope I'm not giving anything away) continues into KOA. The whole abduction scene was incredible, especially the way Gen froze up whenever Attolia was nearby... Most of the book I was trying to choose whether to go, 'awww!' or curl up under the covers and never come out again. Overall, I loved this book, definitely recommend it. Also, learn from my mistake! Read the books in order! I'm sure the books would have been even better, if that's possible, if I had. Read KOA soon, and I hate that Mede! -X Ps. I just want to see how many people had this reaction to the KOA book jacket. When it said, '...will learn that it's subtle (blah blah) intrigue is no match for Eugenides.', I immediately said, 'that's because NOTHING is a match for Eugenides!' Am I right? Yeah, it just shows how much I love these books (and Eugenides *swoon*) that I’m sitting in my room at 10:30 searching for the titles on google. Again. This was my second favorite book in the series, first being indisputably KOA. Read it as soon as you can, if you haven’t already!
I actually came into the series halfway, reading this book before The Thief. Just goes to show, always read the fine print. Despite that I still got into the characters very quickly. The romance wasn’t as big of a surprise for me, because I had guessed when I read the book jacket what exactly Gen had stolen from Attolia that she thought she had lost (no, it’s not the earrings). It might have been easier to believe in the romance because I had never read the first book, and hadn’t seen Attolia in full fiend-from-hell mode.
Something I saw in a lot of reviews of this book was the confusion over when it took place, because of the mixed-up technology. I find it that unbelievable, though. It seemed more like the princess bride, saying that this never took place… after guns, but before, for example, cars and such.
I thought the book used a lot of great metaphors, too. I especially loved the reference to the broken amphora in Attolia’s childhood, and how she never realized until the end why she had thought of that memory when she saw Gen in the dungeon… Another favorite of mine was the ‘oxe harbrea sacrus vax dragga…’ thread which (hope I’m not giving anything away) continues into KOA. The whole abduction scene was incredible, especially the way Gen froze up whenever Attolia was nearby… Most of the book I was trying to choose whether to go, ‘awww!’ or curl up under the covers and never come out again.
Overall, I loved this book, definitely recommend it. Also, learn from my mistake! Read the books in order! I’m sure the books would have been even better, if that’s possible, if I had. Read KOA soon, and I hate that Mede!
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Ps. I just want to see how many people had this reaction to the KOA book jacket. When it said, ‘…will learn that it’s subtle (blah blah) intrigue is no match for Eugenides.’, I immediately said, ‘that’s because NOTHING is a match for Eugenides!’ Am I right?

]]> By: Rebecca http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-164623 Rebecca Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:25:44 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-164623 This series came as a surprise to me, I did not expect such fantastic characters- or a sequel- when I read The Theif, a book I thoroughly enjoyed but had a bit of trouble focusing on in the beginning. I must say, I felt as though I was wading through a fog until the end, at which point I leapt up and jumped around my room. It was clever, well thought out and creative- I left it at that. Imagine my surprise when I began to read an extraordinary book in the middle of Barnes and Noble, and realized I RECOGNIZED these names. I jumped around. All of my expectation were surpassed, the characters were original ( and attractive, *cough* Eugenides *cough*) and the pace was much quicker than the Theif, but wasn't so fast I lost some of the time I craved with Gen. Two of my favorite characters of all time would have to be Gen and Attolia, and let me tell you, I did NOT see that romance thing coming. That is what I love about Megan Whalen Turner, she slams you with a twist at the end (much like Jodi Picoult, but more thought out, eh?) that you finally see. It opens your eyes to a separate level of the book. Smart, funny, scenes that stick to you and are so human you believe this must have happened ( I'm ashamed to admit, I started wondering- So where is Attolia? Maybe somewhere near Greece?- more like near Genovia). The emotions are beautiful, but don't even get me STARTED on the next one! This series came as a surprise to me, I did not expect such fantastic characters- or a sequel- when I read The Theif, a book I thoroughly enjoyed but had a bit of trouble focusing on in the beginning. I must say, I felt as though I was wading through a fog until the end, at which point I leapt up and jumped around my room. It was clever, well thought out and creative- I left it at that. Imagine my surprise when I began to read an extraordinary book in the middle of Barnes and Noble, and realized I RECOGNIZED these names. I jumped around. All of my expectation were surpassed, the characters were original ( and attractive, *cough* Eugenides *cough*) and the pace was much quicker than the Theif, but wasn’t so fast I lost some of the time I craved with Gen. Two of my favorite characters of all time would have to be Gen and Attolia, and let me tell you, I did NOT see that romance thing coming. That is what I love about Megan Whalen Turner, she slams you with a twist at the end (much like Jodi Picoult, but more thought out, eh?) that you finally see. It opens your eyes to a separate level of the book. Smart, funny, scenes that stick to you and are so human you believe this must have happened ( I’m ashamed to admit, I started wondering- So where is Attolia? Maybe somewhere near Greece?- more like near Genovia). The emotions are beautiful, but don’t even get me STARTED on the next one!

]]> By: Rebecca http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-164622 Rebecca Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:22:03 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-164622 This series came as a surprise to me, I did not expect such fantastic characters- or a sequel- when I read The Theif, a book I thoroughly enjoyed but had a bit of trouble focusing on in the beginning. I must say, I felt as though I was wading through a fog until the end, at which point I leapt up and jumped around my room. It was clever, well thought out and creative- I left it at that. Imagine my surprise when I began to read an extraordinary book in the middle of Barnes and Noble, and realized I <em>recognized</em> these names. I jumped around. All of my expectation were surpassed, the characters were original ( and attractive, *cough* Eugenides *cough*) and the pace was much quicker than the Theif, but wasn't so fast I lost some of the time I craved with Gen. Two of my favorite characters of all time would have to be Gen and Attolia, and let me tell you, I did NOT see that romance thing coming. That is what I love about Megan Whalen Turner, she slams you with a twist at the end (much like Jodi Picoult, but more thought out, eh?) that you finally see. It opens your eyes to a separate level of the book. Smart, funny, scenes that stick to you and are so human you believe this must have happened ( I'm ashamed to admit, I started wondering- So where is Attolia? Maybe somewhere near Greece?- more like near Genovia). The emotions are beautiful, but don't even get me STARTED on the next one! This series came as a surprise to me, I did not expect such fantastic characters- or a sequel- when I read The Theif, a book I thoroughly enjoyed but had a bit of trouble focusing on in the beginning. I must say, I felt as though I was wading through a fog until the end, at which point I leapt up and jumped around my room. It was clever, well thought out and creative- I left it at that. Imagine my surprise when I began to read an extraordinary book in the middle of Barnes and Noble, and realized I recognized these names. I jumped around. All of my expectation were surpassed, the characters were original ( and attractive, *cough* Eugenides *cough*) and the pace was much quicker than the Theif, but wasn’t so fast I lost some of the time I craved with Gen. Two of my favorite characters of all time would have to be Gen and Attolia, and let me tell you, I did NOT see that romance thing coming. That is what I love about Megan Whalen Turner, she slams you with a twist at the end (much like Jodi Picoult, but more thought out, eh?) that you finally see. It opens your eyes to a separate level of the book. Smart, funny, scenes that stick to you and are so human you believe this must have happened ( I’m ashamed to admit, I started wondering- So where is Attolia? Maybe somewhere near Greece?- more like near Genovia). The emotions are beautiful, but don’t even get me STARTED on the next one!

]]> By: Cat http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119434 Cat Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:39:36 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119434 Both Thief and Queen start slow, but I liked the ending of both, even though the romance was a bit forced in Queen. (King of Attolia is the best of the series so far, and that's on top of the goodness of Thief and Queen!) Both Thief and Queen start slow, but I liked the ending of both, even though the romance was a bit forced in Queen.

(King of Attolia is the best of the series so far, and that’s on top of the goodness of Thief and Queen!)

]]> By: Michelle http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119238 Michelle Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:55:11 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119238 The audioversions are really well done too. I highly recommend checking your library for them, or caving and going directly to recorded books. The audioversions are really well done too. I highly recommend checking your library for them, or caving and going directly to recorded books.

]]> By: Janine http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119218 Janine Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:18:55 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119218 Hi Michelle! I am really looking forward to <i>The King of Attolia</i>. S P O I L E R S I think that if I had started out seeing Attolia as a fiend from hell and then come around to understanding her I would have loved the book even more. But I actually understood her from fairly early on in the book. As a reader (I was just telling a friend this), I tend to have a lot of sympathy for characters who are flawed or dark and it's actually the super-nice characters that I often run out of patience with. Not always, but often. I won't say that I loved Attolia right away but I knew I could like her and wanted to see a lot more of her in the book a lot earlier. I agree with a lot of moments you mentioned as nice moments. I especially liked the scene with the earrings. Hi Michelle! I am really looking forward to The King of Attolia.

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I think that if I had started out seeing Attolia as a fiend from hell and then come around to understanding her I would have loved the book even more. But I actually understood her from fairly early on in the book. As a reader (I was just telling a friend this), I tend to have a lot of sympathy for characters who are flawed or dark and it’s actually the super-nice characters that I often run out of patience with. Not always, but often. I won’t say that I loved Attolia right away but I knew I could like her and wanted to see a lot more of her in the book a lot earlier.

I agree with a lot of moments you mentioned as nice moments. I especially liked the scene with the earrings.

]]> By: Michelle http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119209 Michelle Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:58:35 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119209 I loved this book (but the King of Attolia totally ROCKS-I think you will like that one a bit better-more of tongue in cheek, lots of wit, and Eugenides really outdoes himself-also more romantic bits). Anyway one of my favorite things about QOA is how the author takes an almost unforgivable act and finally brings you around so that you can understand what Attolia is thinking. Is she really a fiend from hell or a woman holding on to her kingdom and doing what she must to protect her throne. Couple of good parts, when the Magus visits Eugenides and how it galvanizes Eugenides into later action. Love how Eugenides abducts the Queen-"baa baa". Also some really touching moments when Attolia and Eddis rush to the prison and Attolia is frozen for a moment and thinks about what she has lost. Oh I could go on and on-there are so many good bits. Also love the part about Gens father. The author does such a good job with him. Almost understated but a powerful character. But really I think you will love KOA-just wait till you find out about Costas. I admit it I am a squeeing fangirl. I loved this book (but the King of Attolia totally ROCKS-I think you will like that one a bit better-more of tongue in cheek, lots of wit, and Eugenides really outdoes himself-also more romantic bits).

Anyway one of my favorite things about QOA is how the author takes an almost unforgivable act and finally brings you around so that you can understand what Attolia is thinking. Is she really a fiend from hell or a woman holding on to her kingdom and doing what she must to protect her throne.

Couple of good parts, when the Magus visits Eugenides and how it galvanizes Eugenides into later action. Love how Eugenides abducts the Queen-”baa baa”.

Also some really touching moments when Attolia and Eddis rush to the prison and Attolia is frozen for a moment and thinks about what she has lost.

Oh I could go on and on-there are so many good bits. Also love the part about Gens father. The author does such a good job with him. Almost understated but a powerful character.

But really I think you will love KOA-just wait till you find out about Costas. I admit it I am a squeeing fangirl.

]]> By: Janine http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119196 Janine Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:19:05 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119196 Bonnie L., glad you enjoyed these books! Trisha, I liked the startegizing and the politics too, but what bothered me was the way most the battles themselves were summarized when they were taking place. It felt very dry to me. For example, take a look at a section from p.115-118 in the paperback that describes pirate and navy battles. It's too long for me to quote here, but I wish it had been shown through a character's POV. I do agree, however, that the characters, Eugenides and the two queens in particular, become more convincingly intelligent and competent as a result of their strategizing. I also agree with you about the chopping off of Gen's arm. Bonnie L., glad you enjoyed these books!

Trisha, I liked the startegizing and the politics too, but what bothered me was the way most the battles themselves were summarized when they were taking place. It felt very dry to me. For example, take a look at a section from p.115-118 in the paperback that describes pirate and navy battles. It’s too long for me to quote here, but I wish it had been shown through a character’s POV.

I do agree, however, that the characters, Eugenides and the two queens in particular, become more convincingly intelligent and competent as a result of their strategizing. I also agree with you about the chopping off of Gen’s arm.

]]> By: trisha http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119180 trisha Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:57:57 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119180 I liked the battle info, with all the strategizing and politics that was going on. It's actually part of what makes me like the series so much. In a way, I think it makes them more convincing characters, because it just made them seem more competent, more intelligent. We're not just told they're smart, we see it, too. While this is my least favorite of the series, it's still an above average book. And I think my feelings about <i>The Queen of Attolia</i> have changed since <i>The King of Attolia</i> came out. I see it more as an episode now, its place as part of a series, and it blows my mind how the narration and focus changes with each book, yet all the books are just so consistently good. I love that Turner actually did something as drastic as having Attolia chop off Gen's hand and that this action is allowed to have huge consequences. Looking forward to your <i>The King of Attolia</i> review. I liked the battle info, with all the strategizing and politics that was going on. It’s actually part of what makes me like the series so much. In a way, I think it makes them more convincing characters, because it just made them seem more competent, more intelligent. We’re not just told they’re smart, we see it, too.

While this is my least favorite of the series, it’s still an above average book. And I think my feelings about The Queen of Attolia have changed since The King of Attolia came out. I see it more as an episode now, its place as part of a series, and it blows my mind how the narration and focus changes with each book, yet all the books are just so consistently good. I love that Turner actually did something as drastic as having Attolia chop off Gen’s hand and that this action is allowed to have huge consequences.

Looking forward to your The King of Attolia review.

]]> By: Bonnie L. http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119169 Bonnie L. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:46:02 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119169 I love, love, love this series. Each book has it's high points and low points, but none of them are disappointing. I love, love, love this series. Each book has it’s high points and low points, but none of them are disappointing.

]]> By: Janine http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119138 Janine Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:48:55 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119138 Jorrie, I think it probably does make a difference. I wasn't warned to avoid spoilers until it was too late but I think it might have made a difference to my reading experience had I not known what I knew. That's the reason I began my review here with a warning to readers who are interested in this series and who have not begun reading it not to read further and to go read my review of <i>The Thief</i> instead. Jorrie, I think it probably does make a difference. I wasn’t warned to avoid spoilers until it was too late but I think it might have made a difference to my reading experience had I not known what I knew. That’s the reason I began my review here with a warning to readers who are interested in this series and who have not begun reading it not to read further and to go read my review of The Thief instead.

]]> By: Jorrie Spencer http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119137 Jorrie Spencer Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:45:12 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119137 I'm curious if it makes a difference whether or not you know the romance is coming. I didn't really—I had read so many warnings about not being spoiled, so I'd avoided all spoilers. But perhaps that's not it. We all take different things away from a book. I think you'll love the third book though! I found the romance most interesting there, actually :) I’m curious if it makes a difference whether or not you know the romance is coming. I didn’t really—I had read so many warnings about not being spoiled, so I’d avoided all spoilers. But perhaps that’s not it. We all take different things away from a book.

I think you’ll love the third book though! I found the romance most interesting there, actually :)

]]> By: Janine http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119136 Janine Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:44:03 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119136 SandyW, I like Gen a lot too, but I must say that I didn't like him as much in <em>The Thief</em>. It wasn't until <em>The Queen of Attolia</em> that he grew into someone I really cared deeply about. Maybe I'm just a sucker for tortured (in this case, literally as well as figuratively!) characters. Unlike you, I did see the romance coming, I think because I had read the back cover copy of the third book before starting the series. Perhaps I've anticpated the romance too much. In any case, I'm aware that though I like the first two books very much, I haven't loved them as deeply as many of our posters here who have read them or many of Turner's readers elsewhere on the 'net. This series really has a devoted following and chances are that readers who give them a try will enjoy them. I myself am really looking forward to book three. SandyW,

I like Gen a lot too, but I must say that I didn’t like him as much in The Thief. It wasn’t until The Queen of Attolia that he grew into someone I really cared deeply about. Maybe I’m just a sucker for tortured (in this case, literally as well as figuratively!) characters.

Unlike you, I did see the romance coming, I think because I had read the back cover copy of the third book before starting the series. Perhaps I’ve anticpated the romance too much.

In any case, I’m aware that though I like the first two books very much, I haven’t loved them as deeply as many of our posters here who have read them or many of Turner’s readers elsewhere on the ‘net. This series really has a devoted following and chances are that readers who give them a try will enjoy them. I myself am really looking forward to book three.

]]> By: Janine http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119134 Janine Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:39:36 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119134 Jorrie -- it sounds like we had opposite reactions. The romance was the most intersting part of the book to me and in the first half I kept waiting anxiously for the relationship to take off. There were some bits that I absolutely loved with that relationship and I'm really looking forward to the third book. But then, I'm a romance geek like that. Jorrie — it sounds like we had opposite reactions. The romance was the most intersting part of the book to me and in the first half I kept waiting anxiously for the relationship to take off. There were some bits that I absolutely loved with that relationship and I’m really looking forward to the third book. But then, I’m a romance geek like that.

]]> By: SandyW http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119112 SandyW Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:57:27 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119112 I love this book; the whole series, actually. Gen is a fabulous character. I didn’t see the romance coming at all. The first time I read the book, I just sat there thinking, ‘What? He WHAT?” Then it turned into this amazing relationship. Romantic and pragmatic. I also like Eddis’ speech that begins, “Of course he’s lied to me. He lies to everyone…” You do have to read ‘The Thief’ first to properly appreciate that speech. I love this book; the whole series, actually. Gen is a fabulous character.

I didn’t see the romance coming at all. The first time I read the book, I just sat there thinking, ‘What? He WHAT?” Then it turned into this amazing relationship. Romantic and pragmatic.

I also like Eddis’ speech that begins, “Of course he’s lied to me. He lies to everyone…” You do have to read ‘The Thief’ first to properly appreciate that speech.

]]> By: Jorrie Spencer http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119074 Jorrie Spencer Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:38:43 +0000 http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/review-the-queen-of-attolia-by-megan-whalen-turner/#comment-119074 Interesting review, Janine. I loved <i>The Queen of Attolia</i> best of the three, actually. And I didn't find it lagged where you did. I also fought against the romance, if that makes sense. I mean, I came to accept it and I certainly thought Turner handled it in an effective and interesting way. But I didn't want to accept it for most of the book. And I just love Gen. Interesting review, Janine. I loved The Queen of Attolia best of the three, actually. And I didn’t find it lagged where you did. I also fought against the romance, if that makes sense. I mean, I came to accept it and I certainly thought Turner handled it in an effective and interesting way. But I didn’t want to accept it for most of the book.

And I just love Gen.

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