The Queen of Attolia

"The Queen of Attolia" is the second book in Megan Whalen Turner's acclaimed "The Queen's Thief" series, a sophisticated young adult fantasy novel. It delves into a world inspired by ancient Greece, where political intrigue, war, and personal resilience take center stage. The story follows Eugenides, the audacious Thief of Eddis, who suffers a brutal punishment at the hands of the enigmatic Queen of Attolia, losing his right hand. Plunged into depression, he must rediscover his identity and cunning to navigate a treacherous landscape of warring kingdoms and manipulative empires. Parents should be aware of the mature themes, including graphic violence (hand severance), political machinations, and a character dealing with profound depression. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers (ages 12-16) who appreciate complex plots, character development, and strategic storytelling.

When his small mountains country goes to war with the powerful nation of Attolia, Eugenides the thief is faced with his greatest challenge. He must steal a man, he must steal a queen, and he must steal peace.But his greatest triumph-as well as his greatest loss-can only come if he succeeds in capturing something the Queen of Attolia may have sacrificed long ago.