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“Basileus,” someone hidden in the steam whispered. Others echoed the praise. “Basileus.” Only Teleus shook his head. Costis watched him, not surprised. “The Basileus was a prince of his people, what we call king now,” Teleus explained. “That one”—he nodded toward the closed door—“will rule more than just Attolia before he is done. He is an […]
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Continue ReadingThe Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner opens with the Thief of Eddis spying on the Queen of Attolia. Eugenides makes quite a few trips to the Queen’s palace without getting caught. It is a game of cat and mouse for him that he enjoys playing. However, Eugenides is eventually caught and expects to hang. However, the Queen of Attolia metes […]
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Continue ReadingThis Newberry Award Winner–The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner was a very good read told through the narrative voice of Eugenides. After an initial slow start, the story picks up pace and I couldn’t put it down.
The Thief opens with Eugenides or “Gen” as he is called in the King’s prison in Sounis. The King’s scholar, magus, comes to […]
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