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kellbells's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. This series keeps getting better and better.
agh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
5.0
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
Minor: Torture, Animal cruelty, and Medical content
luisasm's review against another edition
4.0
Telemakos is the most impressive hero I have probably read ever. I spent the entire book marveling at the heroics he displays, only to discover at the end that he is only eleven. It's shocking and a bit terrifying to think about everything he goes through. It also provides a glimpse into the morals of political espionage. They send in a child to their work, they save the country, but Telemakos is irrevocably changed, and there's a great deal of guilt that the many adults around him feel. The added threat of the plague and what must be sacrificed strengthens that theme. The plot fell a bit short in this book, sometimes overly confusing or just stuffed in at the end, but Telemakos makes up for it himself. It almost doesn't matter, for Telemakos is such a great protagonist. He is both a child just wanting to connect with his father, but also extremely intelligent and aware of those around him. He contains simple desires to spend time with his family, but is burdened with the complex adult concerns of the country. He's fragile and strong, and he seems so much older than he is. I just want to read more about him. Be warned that these books are pretty dense, so you need to focus.
menshevixen's review against another edition
5.0
This trilogy was just astounding. Gorgeous writing and original plot.
saragatland's review against another edition
5.0
Great book... Used to be my favourite of her books until I read The Lion Hunter.
I thought it was gross at the end when Sofya explains to him what would have happened if he had rubbed his eyes.
I thought it was gross at the end when Sofya explains to him what would have happened if he had rubbed his eyes.
lisalark's review against another edition
4.0
1) This book is excellent and might make you cry. Read the other books in the series first.
2) Wein is really, really good at different voice, and nails kids/teens, which is so hard to get right.
3) You know how some authors have a thing they have to repeat? Some theme, story, character? Like how a certain (different) currently popular YA author has daddy issues, like bad ones, and ALL her female characters have daddy issues? Well - I think Wein might have a torture thing. No psychoanalysis on why, but yeah. She handles it well, it fits the plot, it's not over done, it's sad, but - yeah. Wein? You ok? You're scaring me a little. Also now I will read all her books waiting for the torture bit. I mean I get that's it's all Greek tragedy sins of the fathers thing with Medraut - but still. I sense I recurring thing she'll keep writing into her work.
2) Wein is really, really good at different voice, and nails kids/teens, which is so hard to get right.
3) You know how some authors have a thing they have to repeat? Some theme, story, character? Like how a certain (different) currently popular YA author has daddy issues, like bad ones, and ALL her female characters have daddy issues? Well - I think Wein might have a torture thing. No psychoanalysis on why, but yeah. She handles it well, it fits the plot, it's not over done, it's sad, but - yeah. Wein? You ok? You're scaring me a little. Also now I will read all her books waiting for the torture bit. I mean I get that's it's all Greek tragedy sins of the fathers thing with Medraut - but still. I sense I recurring thing she'll keep writing into her work.
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
This is the third in a loose series - following The Winter Prince and A Coalition of Lions. I say loose because while many characters repeat from book to book, and each one resolves but leaves you hanging a bit, like a good series, each one is unique in plot and mood. These are no cookie-cutter series titles, but filled with well-developed characters, intrigue, and fascinating settings. By this book, the story has moved fairly far from the Arthurian legend roots of The Winter Prince, but a few of those elements are still there even in the African setting.
As with the previous two, I felt a similar love and addiction as I feel when reading Megan Whalen Turner. Telemakos is Eugenides' long-lost brother, particularly when he hides around the palace or goes on insane spy missions, but also deeper in his personality, where is pain and delight in things live side by side.
I think these books could be appreciated by a really sharp middle-schooler - they're not for the struggling or reluctant reader - or by anyone older who doesn't think it's babyish to read an excellent book with an 11-year old protagonist (the earlier books have young adult protagonists, so you could hook a high schooler and then they wouldn't care).
Read the series in order - you'll have a better feel for the characters that way, even if the plot makes sense on its own.
As with the previous two, I felt a similar love and addiction as I feel when reading Megan Whalen Turner. Telemakos is Eugenides' long-lost brother, particularly when he hides around the palace or goes on insane spy missions, but also deeper in his personality, where is pain and delight in things live side by side.
I think these books could be appreciated by a really sharp middle-schooler - they're not for the struggling or reluctant reader - or by anyone older who doesn't think it's babyish to read an excellent book with an 11-year old protagonist (the earlier books have young adult protagonists, so you could hook a high schooler and then they wouldn't care).
Read the series in order - you'll have a better feel for the characters that way, even if the plot makes sense on its own.
katmarhan's review against another edition
3.0
Book 3 of [a:Elizabeth E. Wein|52320|Elizabeth E. Wein|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1206789548p2/52320.jpg]’s series, The Lion Hunters, tells the story of young Telemakos as he becomes a spy for the Emperor.
annika2304's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0