“Lilies you rule, heads you throw again.” ⚖️ Another picture of the pretty new covers for one of my all-time favorite fantasy series: The Queen’s Thief. When I think of depictions of royalty in books, nothing matches up to the nuance, intrigue, morality, and political machinations of the leaders of Eddis, Sounis, and Attolia. These are characters that are born into leadership, and even though their styles of ruling may vary every single one of them views their position as one of obligation to their country and their people. Question their methods, but never their motives. I love reading about protagonists who are fighting against the odds to do what is right. That’s why I always prefer the hero to the villain. 😇 • • • ❓What is your favorite royalty-related book trope? Secret princess? Arranged marriage? Rebel prince? I definitely love the “heavy the crown” trope, where a ruler sees their position as an obligation and tries to do right by their privilege. • • CHALLENGES! 📚 #decinbooks18 “Favorite fictional royalty” 🤴🏾 • • #thequeenofattolia #thekingofattolia #thequeensthief #meganwhalenturner #bookstack #fantasy #nonfiction #book #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #booklover #booknerd #booklove #igreads #bookphotography #bookhaul https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7wEdGHaQp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f6mdwuqk9rv7