“Would you like to hear more romance of the evening? He told me that the Guard should be reduced by half, and I threw an ink jar at his head." "Is that when he cried?" "He ducked," Attolia said dryly. Grown more confident of the queen's humor, Relius said, "I had not pictured you for a fishwife." "Lo, the transforming power of love.”
This book is a part of a fantasy series, depicting a story of a young king navigating the complexities of his reign in the kingdom of Attolia. The narrative delves into the political intrigue and the challenges faced by the protagonist as he seeks to maintain his rule amidst various threats and internal conflicts. more
Megan Whalen Turner, born in 1965, is a renowned American children's literature writer. Her works are known for their intricate plots and profound character development, which have won her widespread acclaim. more
“Most people never ‘stop and smell the roses’ because they never get that far down the road.”
“But he who dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.”
“I'd rather let you cover all my roads with thorns than with dead roses.”