Title: A Confusion of Princes
By: Garth Nix
Genre: Sci-Fi
Pages: 337
Release Date: March 21st, 2012
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
I have died three times, and three times been reborn, though I am not yet twenty in the old earth years by which it is still the fashion to measure time. This is the story of my three deaths, and my life between. My name is Khemri.
Taken from his parents as a child and equipped with biological and technological improvements, Khemri is now an enhanced human being, trained and prepared for the glory of becoming a Prince of the Empire. Not to mention the ultimate glory: should he die, and be deemed worthy, he will be reborn...Which is just as well, because no sooner has Prince Khemri graduated to full Princehood than he learns the terrible truth behind the Empire: there are ten million princes, and all of them want each other dead.
Review:
I don't know what it is about Garth Nix's writing style, but he pulls me into new worlds with ease, painting a picture in my mind with ease.
Nix is one of my favorite author's and I wish with all my heart this book had a sequel. There is so much depth in this world that he could expand on and I would be there for it.
Khemri is a wonderful character. Not only does he fit within a mold, but he hides in its shadows becoming more than the prince he was turned into. I love it. Every little step Khemri takes has to be methodical, his life will crumble around him. Each decision makes this character stronger than before, developing him into a well rounded individual by the end.
Favorite Quote:
"I HAVE DIED THREE times, and three times been reborn, though I am not yet twenty in the old Earth years by which it is still the fashion to measure time."
I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars. There was so much to this book that made me want more and I really did enjoy reading it. Couldn't put it down until it was done.
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