Four Dead Queens is one of those books with hidden layers. If you're expecting a traditional fantasy book, you'll probably be disappointed. Four Dead Queens is more of a murder mystery story taking place in a fantasy world. After witnessing the deaths, Kera has to figure out what to do with this information, and who might have done it. While she may be an accomplished pick pocket, does she have the wits to be a detective as well?
And just when you become accustomed to the story, Scholte turns everything on its head. The whole book takes on a more sinister light. Looking deeper at the consequences of power, technology, and ambition. Even though I enjoyed the first two thirds, the last third really cemented my enjoyment of Four Dead Queens.
And just when you become accustomed to the story, Scholte turns everything on its head. The whole book takes on a more sinister light. Looking deeper at the consequences of power, technology, and ambition. Even though I enjoyed the first two thirds, the last third really cemented my enjoyment of Four Dead Queens.