A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner
If you haven’t discovered Megan Whalen Turner’s The Thief of Attolia series, then you should head over to the library quickly and get started. Turner is a master of pretzel-twisted surprise endings, and the fourth book (which came out this month) is no different. In fact, I don’t want to say too much for fear of giving something away. I’ll just explain that the book takes place in an imagined landscape that feels a lot like ancient Greece. Three countries–Attolia, Eddis, and Sounis–all inhabit the same island, and constantly struggle for dominance. But when outside forces threaten to overtake them, they must figure out some kind of balance, or risk falling all together. And to keep things interesting, the local gods have a tendency to stir things up a bit, on occasion. Political intrigue, suspense, adventure, and fascinating characters–the series has it all. And they’re all available here at the library, so come and see for yourself!
