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Return of the Thief
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The thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion to the New York Times–bestselling Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner.
The epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief can be read in any order.
This beloved and award-winning series began with the acclaimed novel The Thief. It and four more stand-alone volumes bring to life a world of epics, myths, and legen ...more
The epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief can be read in any order.
This beloved and award-winning series began with the acclaimed novel The Thief. It and four more stand-alone volumes bring to life a world of epics, myths, and legen ...more
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October 6th 2020
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Jul 17, 2018
Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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On sale now - a great conclusion to the QUEEN'S THIEF series! Review first posted on Fantasy Literature. I also did an interview with the author here on FanLit, along with a giveaway: One random commenter in the interview thread will win a Kindle or Audible copy of one of the books of the QUEEN’s THIEF series (you pick which one). So please go check it out!
Megan Whalen Turner’s QUEEN’S THIEF young adult fantasy series, a masterwork of twisting plots, deceptive plans, and occasional divine interv ...more
Megan Whalen Turner’s QUEEN’S THIEF young adult fantasy series, a masterwork of twisting plots, deceptive plans, and occasional divine interv ...more
concept: everyone in this book has A GOOD DAY
NOTE/UPDATE: I have read the book. And I am pleased. I have written a review/love letter to it with only mild spoilers (major ones hidden).
I shall leave the old GIFS/notes up because it seems to show my anticipation well and because many people responded to it and it would not be fair to them to delete it, but I will also have my review below. So, here are my old complaints whilst waiting, starting back in 2011:
And so it begins.
BUT ALSO:
BUT ALSO:
EDIT 1/24/19
Okay, so after reading THIS part of ...more
I shall leave the old GIFS/notes up because it seems to show my anticipation well and because many people responded to it and it would not be fair to them to delete it, but I will also have my review below. So, here are my old complaints whilst waiting, starting back in 2011:
And so it begins.
BUT ALSO:
BUT ALSO:
EDIT 1/24/19
Okay, so after reading THIS part of ...more
2' after learning about the delay : I.... I just really wanted 2019 to be worth it, yknow? 😭😭😭
3' later : This said, I'd wait twenty years for Eugenides. So it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it' ...more
3' later : This said, I'd wait twenty years for Eugenides. So it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it's okay it' ...more
I don't think I can objectively judge these books anymore, because I am such a slavish fan of MWT's writing and find the way she her words together so incredibly soothing and satisfying.
Return of the Thief is a long book, but it was never boring to me. It is, however, quite complex, so I need a couple of rereads (and not in the time of an anxious pre-election brain fog) to get a better grasp of the things I've surely missed. I also should have reread the rest of the books in the series again, b ...more
Return of the Thief is a long book, but it was never boring to me. It is, however, quite complex, so I need a couple of rereads (and not in the time of an anxious pre-election brain fog) to get a better grasp of the things I've surely missed. I also should have reread the rest of the books in the series again, b ...more
Jul 18, 2018
Elle (ellexamines)
marked it as to-read
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review of another edition
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I'm very tempted to open this book back up to the front pages and begin rereading it at once, since I know these books get better and better with each reread. I have no doubt that this will not be an exception. Soooo many details to be gleaned here, but of course on the first read there's too much going on to really absorb the minutiae.
Without spoiling too much I'll say that my initial reaction to closing the book is a profound sense of peace. Some grief, some joy, but mostly contentment. There ...more
Without spoiling too much I'll say that my initial reaction to closing the book is a profound sense of peace. Some grief, some joy, but mostly contentment. There ...more
I would 100% name a child Eugenides except it looks so much like Eugenics and that's just awkward.
But more importantly guess what...I DID NOT CRY. Not even when I turned the last page and it said: "The End."
And...and that actually gives me a lot of mixed feelings. Because I came in expecting to be emotionally devastated (in the best possible way) and instead I spent most of the book going:
It was a lovely book. Great quotes. Stirring moments. Terrific symbolism. A good ending to this series fill ...more
But more importantly guess what...I DID NOT CRY. Not even when I turned the last page and it said: "The End."
And...and that actually gives me a lot of mixed feelings. Because I came in expecting to be emotionally devastated (in the best possible way) and instead I spent most of the book going:
It was a lovely book. Great quotes. Stirring moments. Terrific symbolism. A good ending to this series fill ...more
I put off reading this for a few days because I knew I would want enough time to read it in one sitting and then write this review. As with Thick as Thieves, I went into it cold, not for fear of spoilers, but for fear of trying to second-guess the author if I knew anything about the story. And, as with the other books in this series, I did not regret this decision for a moment.
Ending a series is bittersweet even when the ending was implicit in the rest of the series. On the other hand, I would n ...more
Ending a series is bittersweet even when the ending was implicit in the rest of the series. On the other hand, I would n ...more
This should be called "The King of Kings"!
...more
Aww, man. A wonderful ending to one of the best YA fantasy series around. Rtc
“It probably only works in Eddis.”
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Granted, I wasn’t shocked until page 338 (I kept thinking, why don’t I see where this is going?) - but then the shocks kept coming. There is so much here I wasn’t expecting - from the callbacks to previous books, so seamlessly folded into this more politically-advanced narrative, to that incident on page 338, and every incident which followed, to the ending - THE ENDING -
Frankly I am shocked by this, and by how much it had the capacity to surprise me.
(vi ...more
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Granted, I wasn’t shocked until page 338 (I kept thinking, why don’t I see where this is going?) - but then the shocks kept coming. There is so much here I wasn’t expecting - from the callbacks to previous books, so seamlessly folded into this more politically-advanced narrative, to that incident on page 338, and every incident which followed, to the ending - THE ENDING -
Frankly I am shocked by this, and by how much it had the capacity to surprise me.
(vi ...more
4.5
this was a WILD ride. mwt stuck the landing imo. need to re-read it a couple of times before I pick up every clue though and I look forward to re-reading and recommending this series.
eta: apparently, it's been further delayed to October 2020 :(
eta: it's been delayed to 2020. kellykapoorjuicecleanse.gif
update:
Neither accepted nor beloved, Eugenides is the uneasy linchpin of a truce on the Lesser Peninsula, where he has risen to be high king of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis. As the treacherous
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this was a WILD ride. mwt stuck the landing imo. need to re-read it a couple of times before I pick up every clue though and I look forward to re-reading and recommending this series.
eta: it's been delayed to 2020. kellykapoorjuicecleanse.gif
update:
Neither accepted nor beloved, Eugenides is the uneasy linchpin of a truce on the Lesser Peninsula, where he has risen to be high king of Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis. As the treacherous
Worth the 20 year wait. 🙌🏻
I wish for this to be longer; it could have been doled out as several more lengthy novels, right? Not that it was damn near perfect as is, tying so many stories and characters and political schemes together with subtle precision. I even cried for a character I despised. I also wish for there to be several more books coming. I don’t want it to be over. Despite that bittersweet realization, I loved being privy to this world and these characters and I sense several more re-reads of them all in the
...more
I devoured this book pretty much in one sitting, and it was absolutely worth it.
This series is so complex, and there are so many subtle details to the narration (not to mention so many different narrators), that it's hard to imagine a final book could possibly wrap it all up in a satisfying way. Especially when you consider how many eagerly awaited finales of the past few years have ended badly and left fans devastated and furious.
I didn't really expect MWT to blow the landing on her own series ...more
This series is so complex, and there are so many subtle details to the narration (not to mention so many different narrators), that it's hard to imagine a final book could possibly wrap it all up in a satisfying way. Especially when you consider how many eagerly awaited finales of the past few years have ended badly and left fans devastated and furious.
I didn't really expect MWT to blow the landing on her own series ...more
Aug 31, 2012
Elevetha
marked it as to-read
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review of another edition
Recommended to Elevetha by:
Miss Clark
OH MY GOSH
Originally:
So unbelievably happy that there is a sixth planned.
Less so that the publisher will most likely s.......I shan't say it.
But please, I beg of thee, Greenwillow, publish this book when the manuscript is available. And Megan, take all the time you need to make itbetter than as good as KoA.
Until then:
Also, thank you, thank you, thank you, for introducing me to THIS series. I shall be forever indebted to you and it shall never be enough. Thank you, Miss Clark. ...more
Originally:
So unbelievably happy that there is a sixth planned.
Less so that the publisher will most likely s.......I shan't say it.
But please, I beg of thee, Greenwillow, publish this book when the manuscript is available. And Megan, take all the time you need to make it
Until then:
Also, thank you, thank you, thank you, for introducing me to THIS series. I shall be forever indebted to you and it shall never be enough. Thank you, Miss Clark. ...more
Jan 03, 2018
Jasmine
marked it as to-read
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review of another edition
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I can already tell this review is going to make it sound like I hated Return of the Thief, but I really didn't. Despite all my complaints, I think it was an adequate conclusion to a great series, and even a solid book on its own. So let's first talk about what I liked, because if I don't get it out first, I know I never will.
My favourite part of reading this book was definitely that not one word of it ever left me feeling indifferent. I maybe maybe not teared up at several points, yelled at a fe ...more
My favourite part of reading this book was definitely that not one word of it ever left me feeling indifferent. I maybe maybe not teared up at several points, yelled at a fe ...more
This book was okay but definitely not my favorite in the series. If it would have been the first one in the series I would not be continuing, but the fact that I already know and love a lot of the characters made it a bit better.
It was full of a lot of political intrigue and discussion; so much so to the point that that there was very little plot or character development. It read almost like a history book to me and I was quite bored to be honest.
Will still read the next one in the series but ...more
It was full of a lot of political intrigue and discussion; so much so to the point that that there was very little plot or character development. It read almost like a history book to me and I was quite bored to be honest.
Will still read the next one in the series but ...more
It’s the climax of one of my favorite book series. In a way, I was afraid. Afraid it wouldn’t deliver.
But it did. Oh, it did.
The new narrator was a brilliant move, he told the story perfectly. The spiritual elements were incredible. Eugenides was at his most terrifying. The end was satisfying and warmed my heart.
I do feel the content was a little darker and more present than previous books, but Turner’s ingenious way of writing keeps things non-descript. To avoid spoilers, if you have content co ...more
But it did. Oh, it did.
The new narrator was a brilliant move, he told the story perfectly. The spiritual elements were incredible. Eugenides was at his most terrifying. The end was satisfying and warmed my heart.
I do feel the content was a little darker and more present than previous books, but Turner’s ingenious way of writing keeps things non-descript. To avoid spoilers, if you have content co ...more
This book produced so many feelings. The dedication is spot on. This is definitely for us.
I love Pheris with my whole heart. I haven't been this thoroughly and instantly captivated by a first person narrator since I read The Thief the first time. I would read 14 Volumes entitled "Pheris's Observations on the King and his Attendants" and still need more.
That scene with the Pent ambassador may displace the "Diplomacy in my own name" scene as my all time favorite. "No one paints moments like these ...more
I love Pheris with my whole heart. I haven't been this thoroughly and instantly captivated by a first person narrator since I read The Thief the first time. I would read 14 Volumes entitled "Pheris's Observations on the King and his Attendants" and still need more.
That scene with the Pent ambassador may displace the "Diplomacy in my own name" scene as my all time favorite. "No one paints moments like these ...more
Sep 08, 2020
Nenia ✨️ Socially Awkward Trash Panda ✨️ Campbell
marked it as wishlist
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review of another edition
I can't believe it's finally ending!!!
I just bought books 1-5 so for once, I will be ALL CAUGHT UP when an anticipated series comes to a close haha ...more
I just bought books 1-5 so for once, I will be ALL CAUGHT UP when an anticipated series comes to a close haha ...more
Dec 18, 2020
Dyanna
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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And with this last volume I finish this awesome series, I think in the near future I will reread it as a physical book because there are so many interesting quotes and the subtilty is made in a such ingenious way that I need to read it again not as an audiobook.
This book centers around the politics of Attolia and how Gen unites all of the tree lands as one. I totally loved the love and respect between Gen and Irene 🥰 ...more
And with this last volume I finish this awesome series, I think in the near future I will reread it as a physical book because there are so many interesting quotes and the subtilty is made in a such ingenious way that I need to read it again not as an audiobook.
This book centers around the politics of Attolia and how Gen unites all of the tree lands as one. I totally loved the love and respect between Gen and Irene 🥰 ...more
Rep: amputee mc, mc with unspecified physical developmental disorder, bi character, gay character, non white cast
CWs: mentions of miscarriage, torture
CWs: mentions of miscarriage, torture
I didn't love this as much as the rest of the series -- it ties with A Conspiracy of Kings for least-favorite -- but it was still damned impressive, especially in terms of how complex all the plot lines needing resolution were.
...more
5 stars
My co-reviewer Jennie and I have a joint review of this book up on Dear Author:
https://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/o...
I almost never give a book an unqualified 5 stars without rereading it but the thing is that I know I will reread this one. This was my most anticipated book of 2020 and it lived up to my expectations and then some.
We also have a separate thread for discussing the book with all spoilers permitted. It’s terrific if I say so myself. Consider this an invitation to join us th ...more
My co-reviewer Jennie and I have a joint review of this book up on Dear Author:
https://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/o...
I almost never give a book an unqualified 5 stars without rereading it but the thing is that I know I will reread this one. This was my most anticipated book of 2020 and it lived up to my expectations and then some.
We also have a separate thread for discussing the book with all spoilers permitted. It’s terrific if I say so myself. Consider this an invitation to join us th ...more
I'm not sure what to say about this. It's epic, heartbreaking, poignant, funny, every single feel I could feel. I'm also sad it's the end of this series, but I have hopes that MWT hasn't retired from writing entirely. She takes a very long time between books, so I guess we'll know in a few years.
This has been an amazing ride. I can't recommend this series highly enough. ...more
This has been an amazing ride. I can't recommend this series highly enough. ...more
Originally posted as a bookstagram review.
Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner is the sixth and final book in the Queen's Thief series, one of my all time favorite fantasy series. I have so many feelings about the end of this series, it still feels a bit surreal that the final book has been published and I've read it. I've been following MWT's writing since 2007 so it feels like the end of an era now that the series is finished. But I'm sure I would enjoy rereading the books and revisiting ...more
Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner is the sixth and final book in the Queen's Thief series, one of my all time favorite fantasy series. I have so many feelings about the end of this series, it still feels a bit surreal that the final book has been published and I've read it. I've been following MWT's writing since 2007 so it feels like the end of an era now that the series is finished. But I'm sure I would enjoy rereading the books and revisiting ...more
I've said it before and I'll say it again, MWT is a genius and this book was *incredible*. The scene with the Pent ambassador is going to live in my head rent free for at least the next year. I'm overwhelmed by how much I love Pheris after only 1 book, and I only love Gen more, which I didn't think was possible. I loved every minute of it.
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“I think they have to show their worst selves sometimes in order to be sure that even at their worst they are loved. Irene knows how frightened he is."
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"Any minute," said Eddis, "he will realise--"
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The King didn't sound frightened.
"Any minute," said Eddis, "he will realise--"
As if her words were magic, silence fell in the tent and Eddis finished in a whisper. "How frightened she is.”
