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Tragic Awesomeness in The Philosopher Kings || BOOK REVIEW

August 1, 2017 ~ Kirstie Ellen ~ 5 Comments

The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton

4.5/5 STARS

Genre: Sci-Fi
Author: Jo Walton
Published: June 2015
Publisher: Corsair
Pages: 352 {paperback}

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Philosophy in The Just City

October 15, 2016October 14, 2016 ~ Kirstie Ellen ~ 7 Comments

The Just City by Jo Walton

4/5 STARS

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Book one in the Thessaly series

Genre: Sci-Fi, Philosophy
Author: Jo Walton
Published: January 2015
Publisher: Corsair
Pages: 368 {paperback}

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