Review: A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner

          I was still a teenager when I discovered The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner and at the time it only had the sequel book. After reading them I felt exhilarated and wishing for more and I was delighted when she made the Thief's world into a series.
          The latest installment, A Conspiracy of Kings, fleshed out one of the earliest characters in The Thief, Sophos, who accompanied the Magus on his quest to make Gen steal the Hamiathes's Gift. He then disappeared from the following books and his character was never really explored. This book takes care of this in spades, Sophos and his real place in Gen's world is a surprise.

          But I will not spoil it for you, the plot is tense and fast paced set of adventures for the most part as several wars are fought, lost, won, and even avoided. This is a book that follows the growth of its main character from sullen teen boy to responsible and strong, if naive, adult. All four books in this series are great for young boys who are hard to please. Girls will enjoy them as well and even the occasional adult like I am now.