The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1)

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by Megan Whalen Turner (Goodreads Author)

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is there a love story in this book?
Amy G There is not in this first book, but there are definitely some unique love story themes in the following books.
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What kind of mythology is the book based on? Was trying to figure it out but wasn't sure.
Sara It's a mixture. I'm pretty sure the author herself said on a note that she wasn't trying to replicate any myths in particular, but instead got bits an…moreIt's a mixture. I'm pretty sure the author herself said on a note that she wasn't trying to replicate any myths in particular, but instead got bits and pieces from different cultures that resulted in the mixture you find here. Some elements might seem familiar because of that.(less)
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Can I read these books in any order? Or does each book follow on from the one before it?
Rebekah I read The Queen first, without realizing it was part of a series. I loved it, and "got it" although I was a bit mixed up about geography and a little…moreI read The Queen first, without realizing it was part of a series. I loved it, and "got it" although I was a bit mixed up about geography and a little surprised at how characters and past events were mentioned with so little explanation, (which I figured was just the style of storytelling). After I read The Thief, I realized how much The Queen was referring to and building on The Thief. Also, reading them out of order removes the element of surprise at the end of The Thief.(less)
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Are the books cliffhangers, or do they have satisfying endings in and of themselves?
Keyera Haskins I don't remember any of them having cliffhangers. There is a sense of more to come, but each book has its own, satisfying ending. Furthermore, each bo…moreI don't remember any of them having cliffhangers. There is a sense of more to come, but each book has its own, satisfying ending. Furthermore, each book has a different narrator, and after the first three books, the main character changes, each with their own story.

It is worth mentioning, however, that the first two books, at least, end in surprises that are followed up in the next book. While they aren't necessarily cliffhangers, they may be enough to force your curiosity into reading the next book.(less)
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Im interested in the series but I can't find The Thief in the new cover edition (not this one) but the rest of the series have different covers and I reaaaally hate when a series doesn't match all the covers, is this really worth it though? should I get the series anyways?
Brandon M Yes, this is my favorite series, and despite this one starting as a long journey, it was fantastic just learning about the characters and the world th…moreYes, this is my favorite series, and despite this one starting as a long journey, it was fantastic just learning about the characters and the world they live in. I never reread books, and I never read long journey books, but this is an exception to both of those.(less)
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