When you've read a book more than 5 times and the ending still makes you bury your head in your pillow in an effusion of emotion, you really have a good book. Megan Whalen Turner's characters are so relatable and so believable. And while I love the intrigue and political machinations of the story, ultimately it's her characters that make me reread these books over and over again. The Queen of Attolia is my favorite of the series, though it was my least favorite when I first read it. I won't say too much about the story because I don't want to reveal too much, but this really is a beautiful book with an extremely satisfying ending, and I cannot recommend Megan Whalen Turner's books enough!