Eddis, Attolia, Sounis

I like that this book analyses how Eddis and Attolia are different as well as how they are alike. Throughout the book, Eddis admits to Gen that she really isn't that different--both queens would do almost anything to ensure their country survives. If Eddis hadn't had the support of her barons/family ("we're all cousins here!") she may have done the same things Attolia felt she had to.