The most amazing thing about the way Turner writes about Eugenides, former Queen’s Thief and newly crowned King, is how he constantly fools everyone into underestimating him, including readers who should know better, given that this is the third book. The writing is excellent; Turner is a master of conversations that convey a lot about the characters while they are actually saying very little. I was definitely a little unsure about the overall story arc going into this book, but now I’m firmly on board. The very complex and layered relationship between the Queen and King of Attolia, as well as between the rulers and their subjects, is very unique and extremely addictive to read.