Some Great Books!

It's been a while but I have been reading some great books to write about. I am currently re- reading the series the begins with 'The Thief" by Megan Whalen Turner, a Newberry Honor book in 1997. I remember it being good and have recommended it over the years but could not remember the details. A 4th book in the series was recently published and after reading it realized I had to go back to fill in the blanks. It was as good as I had remembered it. It was definitely for an advanced reader, one to infer the subtleties that a good author includes in a well paced plot. The first book introduces us to Gen, a thief who is caught bragging about a recent theft of the seal ring of a Magus in the kingdom of Sounis. Imprisoned, starved, beaten and then released into the care of the Magus who now has a very special assignment for him; to steal Hamiathe's Gift, a special stone hidden away for centuries. This Gift enables its owner the right to give it to the person who is to be the ruler of Eddis and the King of Sounis wants that and to make the Queen of Eddis his own. The adventure begins and Gen proves himself to be skillful and resourceful and a respected companion for the Magus as they trade myths and stories of their gods. What appears to be a simple adventure ends up not to be so simple at all. It has a wonderful ending that puts all the pieces of the puzzle together and leaves you wanting the next chapter, The Queen of Attolia followed by the King of Attolia. They all have these wonderful twists and that is why I am so enamored of this series.

What are you reading today?