Between my own writing efforts and life in general, I don't often have as much time to read, let alone post book reviews as I'd like to.
But when I can...
The second novel (of five completed in what is supposed to be a seven book series) in the A Song of Ice and Fire saga picks up right where the first book, A Game of
Thrones, ended. Joffrey Bannister has been declared the “rightful” King of Westeros by his mother Cersei and her family, while adamantly denying the truth of who the child’s father really is. With no one outside of the family’s allies willingly supporting the new leader, the world soon reverts back to the original seven kingdoms as civil war breaks out, with each new king at least wanting to protect their newfound realm if not seize the main throne for themselves too.
As armies clash and both rightful claimants and pretenders alike are killed, along with those who follow them; Daenerys Targaryen still finds herself in foreign lands and longs to return to King’s Landing to reclaim her family’s long lost throne for herself, yet must contend with the fact she as yet has no army but three infant dragons, who are prized by everyone she encounters and will stop at nothing to obtain them.
Meanwhile, Jon Snow and the rest of the Night’s Watch discover an ancient menace starting to stir once more beyond The Wall. One that will stop at nothing to destroy Westeros, regardless of who its king(s) are.
While I have been warned by people who have either already read the entire saga (to date) and/or have watched the HBO series based on the books not to have a favorite character because neither Martin nor war pulls any punches when it comes to death and destruction, I cannot help rooting for Ayra Stark. She is lost in hostile lands trying to get home, yet is growing as a character.
Overall, another fascinating read by Martin, but when are you going to finish the series sir?
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