Rather interesting finding out what has become of some of our favorite characters from Game of Thrones. It begins to explain how the 7 Kingdoms are now divided and everyone is claiming to be King of this part of the realm or that. Robb is still at River Run with his Tully Family, while Dany is trying to find a place for what is left of her people in the bleakness of the wastelands. Theon is still a jerk but is reminded how unimportant he is by returning to his fathers land in Pyke and getting a less than warm welcome. Arya is traveling the Kings road disguised as an orphan boy called Arry. Poor Sansa has learned that her love for Joffery means nothing to the Boy King who has revealed himself to be the cruel boy we always knew he was. She is still at Kings Landing along with Tyrion, Cersi, and Joffery. Nothing is going as planned for the "Queen Regent" Cersi who's brother/lover Jamie has been captured by the Starks and being held captive at River Run. She has had Joffery appoint Tywin Lannister (her father) Hand of the king and summoned him to court. He in turn is fighting a war and has sent Tyrion (The Imp) in his place, which has really upset the Queen. Tyrion is up to his usual ways which keeps the reader interested in finding out just what he really has in store for his family.
As the story continues it goes into the characters of King Roberts brothers (Stannis and Renly) who both believe that they are the true heirs due to the fact that Joffery is Jamie's bastard. Stannis has rather reluctantly joined forces with a high priestess of a new fire religion. She has some evil up her sleeve for the beloved and seemingly stronger backed brother Renly. Catelyn Stark is sent away by Robb who is now King of the North as a peace envoy to Renly.While back at Kings Landing Tyrion is single handily undermining they entire system that is in place. Lots of spy's and deceit going on between brother and sister. The battles begin and The Kings forces don't seem to be holding up due to the fact that the towns people are near staving. Rioting and treason are huge factors to the unpopularity of the monarchy. Jon Snow has ventured beyond the wall with 200 other brothers in black in search of his Uncle Benjen who most fear has been killed. So much more happens but I don't want to give away all the plots. This book kept me glued to it, I love how each character is on their own quest which we know at some point will all come together when the wildlings attack. Such an epic adventure, absolutely love it! Great read and I have already started on book 3...so excited to see what happens!
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