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A review by thewiserslone
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos by K.A. Tucker
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Somewhere between 4 - 4.5 stars
The world building expansion in this book was incredible. Lots of political machinations, lore building, and new creatures which I absolutely loved.
This book doubled the amount of POVs, which I have mixed feelings about. While it was interesting to see the plot develop from both sides, and I did really like the new POVs, I really missed the original 2 characters POVs, and they felt a little pushed aside. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more had the balance been in their favor— maybe 70% original POVs, 30% new or something. I totally get the need to expand the story from different geographical locations, but it made the reason I was invested in the original story (the OG MMC and FMC) wane a little. The new POVs contained most of the romance scenes, so I was also missing the OG couple’s relationship a bit.
Overall, still a great book, and one I was thoroughly invested in, especially that last 25-30%. I think it does have a little bit of “middle book syndrome” but I know it’s needed to set up future plot points. I’ll definitely be continuing this series.
The world building expansion in this book was incredible. Lots of political machinations, lore building, and new creatures which I absolutely loved.
This book doubled the amount of POVs, which I have mixed feelings about. While it was interesting to see the plot develop from both sides, and I did really like the new POVs, I really missed the original 2 characters POVs, and they felt a little pushed aside. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more had the balance been in their favor— maybe 70% original POVs, 30% new or something. I totally get the need to expand the story from different geographical locations, but it made the reason I was invested in the original story (the OG MMC and FMC) wane a little. The new POVs contained most of the romance scenes, so I was also missing the OG couple’s relationship a bit.
Overall, still a great book, and one I was thoroughly invested in, especially that last 25-30%. I think it does have a little bit of “middle book syndrome” but I know it’s needed to set up future plot points. I’ll definitely be continuing this series.