A review by rachel_abby_reads
The Beggar Queen by Lloyd Alexander

4.0

Kestrel explored Theo's descent into war madness as an almost mindless act. In this book, he is asked to become a war leader again, a hidden instigator, directing insurrection from within the capitol city. The question of his motivation is explored, as well as the hidden motives of other characters. It is a story of war, with allies changing and shifting depending upon circumstance. We are reminded that in war, no one is really safe, and that we can't always anticipate the motives and actions of our enemies.

This book reminded of me of two others that I have read (although it was published before either of them): The Lion and the Sword, which explores the reclamation of ones country from the inside, and Night Watch, also about internal political instability as people seek to change their government.