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The Queen of Attolia

Megan Whalen Turner (2000)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages362 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads4.17/5 (50316)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

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.

Is The Queen of Attolia appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This fantasy features political intrigue, war, and significant violence including amputation, though not graphically described. The slow-burn romance remains clean throughout with no sexual content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and physical harm (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be captivated by the clever thief hero, dangerous political games, and the intense enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Eugenides and the ruthless queen.

Tags

Political FantasyRomance FantasyAdventure Fantasy