The Ruin of Kings makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre.'― The Los Angeles Times 'An impressive and highly accomplished debut. Fantasy has moved on, and is all the better for it.'― The Wall Street Journal So far, though, not a hairy chest in sight, nor a languishing maiden. Lyons is all set to take her readers on a long journey indeed, unfolding and unfolding like brilliant origami. a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while.'― The New York Times 'It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all, the sheer, effervescent joy Lyons takes in the scope of her project. 'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title.

'It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all. Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy novel about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. For Kihrin is not destined to save the world. Then again, maybe he isn't the hero after all. The storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, and how the hero always wins. Practically a prisoner, Kihrin discovers that being a long-lost prince is nothing like what the storybooks promised. When he is claimed against his will as the missing son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds himself at the mercy of his new family's ruthless power plays and political ambitions. Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel's son raised on tales of long-lost princes and magnificent quests. When destiny calls, there's no fighting back. I loved it.'―Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians 'Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. A Kirkus Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy pick for 2019!

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