![]() ![]() Beaton’s prose is beautiful, and she is able to set the tone perfectly. The Councillor is a book full of political intrigue and satisfying twists throughout the whole story. So did this book live up to my expectations? It absolutely did! My expectations for this book were high after hearing praise from Petrik Leo and The Brothers Gwynne. However, far away from home, the White Queen is stirring and possesses a danger to the realm and everything Lysande cares about. When Queen Sarelin is assassinated, Lysande is appointed Councillor and is tasked with selecting the next Monarch. Beaton is a Machiavellian fantasy that follows Lysande Prior and her quest to choose the next ruler in Elira. It’s only when you kill something you’ve come to love that you learn how to lead”. “Any soldier can kill something she hates. ![]()
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