a clash of kings review

 

 

A Song of Ice and Fire #2

A Clash of Kings transports us into a magnificent, forgotten land of revelry and revenge, wizardry and wartime. It is a tale in which maidens cavort with madmen, brother plots against brother, and the dead rise to walk in the night. Here a princess masquerades as an orphan boy; a knight of the mind prepares a poison for a treacherous sorceress; and wild men descend from the Mountains of the Moon to ravage the countryside.
Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, the price of glory may be measured in blood. And the spoils of victory may just go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel...and the coldest hearts. For when rulers clash, all of the land feels the tremors.

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George R.R. Martin has created a world that I've completely fallen in love with. He writes such wonderful high fantasy. A Clash of Kings picks up where A Game of Thrones leaves off, and it doesn't disappoint. It is a rather large book at over 1,000 pages. However, the story is so seamless and enticing that you'll find yourself flying through it.

 

In this book we encounter our old favorites with the story moving steadily on. I must admit that Daenerys Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister are my favorites. I fell in love with them in the first book, and I think that their stories are progressing wonderfully. Daenerys or Dany, is known as 'The Mother of Dragons'. She is so appealing to a female reader, because she has amazing strength and determination. Tyrion is a favorite because he is extremely witty, and most can't look past his physical deformities to the incredible mind. The other characters: Bran, Jon Snow, Arya, Sansa, Cersei, etc. aren't lacking in the least. Each as a really strong story.

 

Thus far (I can't really speak about the others until I read them) this series is full of adventure, passion, suspense, and truly amazing characters. I never felt as if it were tedious or boring to read. In fact, I can't wait to pick up A Storm of Swords. This is definitely a must read for anyone who loves fantasy!

 

I rated this book 5 out of 5 stars on Goodreads.