"I can steal anything."
After Gen's bragging lands him in the king's prison, the chances of escape look slim. Then the king's scholar, the magus, needs the thief's skill for a seemingly impossible task - to steal a hidden treasure from another land.
To the magus, Gen is just a tool. But Gen is a trickster and a survivor with a plan of his own.
Series: The Queen's Thief #1, Genre: Fantasy/YA, Pages: 280, Published: 2005 (1996), Publisher: EOS, Source: Library
My thoughts:
I had been hearing a lot about this and I was so curious so I told..ok asked the library to get it, and they did. I do have a great library sometimes. Not when it comes to buying books, but when it comes to listening to their costumers and getting the books they ask for.
Anyway, YA fantasy. One thing bothered me though, not knowing how old people were. First I thought Gen was a little kid and now, well in his teens. But it still bugs me not knowing, I am just too curious. But then he is a mystery and it's meant to be like that. We meet Gen in prison, he says he is the best thief ever. He is good, i will give him that, but what made him be so foolish? We do learn later on. He is not afraid of anything or speaking his mind and I like the little thief.
Together with the Magus, and 2 boys/young men? they set out on a journey to steal something. Poor Gen, one would think they would treat him better. Still something grows. I can't dislike all of them. This whole book is about the journey and the theft and in between are stories they tell by the fire. And I loved those, learning about the mythology was wonderful and a real treat.
But the end, oh the end was the best. There the book surprised me and made me want the next one. It was well done and as the library has the 3 books that follow I will sure read those.
Conclusion:
Enjoyable with a great ending.
Cover:
It shows the stone so that is good
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I bought this series on my Kindle but haven't read them yet. They do sound good and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this first one.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to have them all before you start :) I hope you will enjoy them
DeleteThis one looks good and I like that is not that long as fantasy books tend to be. Another one that goes to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteMost be cos it's YA, and yes sometimes short can be good
DeleteI LOVE THIS SERIES!! So glad you are giving it a try- I really hope Turner continues to write in this world.
ReplyDeleteI remember that :) And I am very glad that the library has the next 4
DeleteWe have this one. I'm hoping to get my daughter to read it with me over the summer.
ReplyDeleteThat will be fun for the both of you :)
DeleteYou read it! Yay!! :D And you liked it! *happy dance*
ReplyDeleteI FINAlly listened to you ;)
DeleteI hear such amazing things about this book but I've never really had an urge to read it. Maybe I should reconsider at some point.
ReplyDeleteI will try to read all this spring/summer so you will see then ;)
DeleteSounds like a good book!
ReplyDeleteIt was :)
DeleteLove it when there's a really great ending, though it sounds like it might be necessary to have the next books in the series in hand before finishing this one!
ReplyDeleteI would not say that. It ended well, kind of final..but you know that more is to come
DeleteI do love a good ending! This one sounds worth reading.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a great ending :D
DeleteIt's suprising how something so small like the age of the character can impact your view so much of them! I like the sound of this book - thieves are always fun to read about!
ReplyDeleteI really like to know things and here..no idea. But it works anyway :)
DeleteYes! That's what I look for too. A good ending that keeps you wanting more!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book had such a great ending and that is sure what I look for
DeleteIt's Friday!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!
DeleteHow interesting that you couldn't tell the age of the characters. Still if it didn't bug you enough to stop reading it, it must be pretty good. Especially if you are wanting the other books.
ReplyDeleteit did not stop me from reading, it bothered me a bit since I am just too curious. But I just put a few ages on them all and was done with that
DeleteI agree, it's frustrating when the age isn't obvious. Still, seems like a good book. Added to my TBR list =) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt was good and I guess it was supposed to be a bit of a mystery...or she did just not bother with it
DeleteI enjoyed this book too and need to get to the other ones.
ReplyDeleteI do need to know what will happen to these countries
DeleteI haven't heard of this one, but it sounds good. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Deletethey look good
It's a good one :)
DeleteI heard so much about this book so when I was read it I was a little bemused because it wasn't as good as I expected it to be. Then I read the next two in particular and I got why the series is so popular!
ReplyDeleteSame here, not as good as I expected. Still good, just not as good..but I guess I will see with the rest then ;)
DeleteIt's a Newberry winner too. Nice that the library could get it for you. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to that they are the best :D I try not to ask for too much though ;) But they do want fantasy and such so I think that is why the listen
Deletethis sounds like an enjoyable read. I love that your library listens. Love your review.
ReplyDeleteThey are the bet! *hugs library*
DeleteThis sounds like a great series. I'd be wondering how old the characters are too.
ReplyDeleteI just want the little things you know
DeleteThese have been on my list for what seems like forever! I want to read them to!!
ReplyDeleteYou must read them then, and like I always say, come back to the fantasy genre
DeleteI want this one!
ReplyDelete:D Come on over and try my library ;)
DeleteOooooh I hate when that happens! I'm a curious beaver and I like knowing more specific details about the character. Like age range. They don't have to give me the excate date, but a rough estimate like have a side character say, "you can't be old enough to even buy a beer" or "your too old to be doing that" Something!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, great review! I've heard some good things about this series too.
I know, like, at least let me know if he is a kid, a teen or just someone short and old.
DeleteSounds interesting, glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteIt was good :)
DeleteI've been sitting on these forever, they're supposed to be great! So glad you enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteI've been sitting on these forever, they're supposed to be great! So glad you enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you take out them one day and red them :)
DeleteI must try to look for this book at my library too :)
ReplyDeleteYes do that :D
DeleteI've heard a lot about this series too and do want to pick it up one day.
ReplyDeleteI hope you do :)
Deletei started this book awhile ago, but I couldn't get into it. maybe i should give it another try
ReplyDeleteIt does take a while to pick up, but it's just so easy to read so the pages fly by anyway
DeleteI loved this book! don't wait too long to read the second one, because I did and I felt confused for quite some time. Plus the ages didn't line up in my head right, I think you know what I mean. Still enjoyed it though.
ReplyDeleteAha, so the ages were messy for you too. And I will take your advice and try to read it in April or May
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