A Storm of Swords is truly a work that can only be described as EPIC. It takes readers on an unforgettable journey through a world filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and epic battles. The story is richly detailed, with complex characters and a plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

The Epilogue is a masterstroke, adding an extra layer of depth and meaning to the already captivating narrative. It gives us a glimpse into the future of the characters and the world they inhabit, leaving us with a sense of anticipation and excitement for what is to come. What else can be, or need be, said about this amazing book? It is a must-read for any fan of fantasy literature.

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“A Storm of Swords” is the third installment in the renowned “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. It commences in the most captivating way with a Jaime chapter. Daenerys Targaryen continues her arduous journey to claim her throne, leveraging all her assets - being a woman, her Targaryen name, kindness, wisdom, cunning, and of course, her dragons. Her chapters in this book are far more engaging compared to the previous one. The House of Stark endures a rough time. Sansa is trapped in a cycle of abuse, Arya is on the run, Bran searches for a teacher, and Catelyn has to deal with the complex situation of treating Rob as a king. The Red Wedding is a traumatizing event that is hard to forget. Jon Snow, as a spy, constantly hears “You know nothing, Jon Snow” and struggles to keep his cover while adhering to his vows. Samwell Tarly’s transformation from a scared boy to a slayer is truly heartwarming. The Lannisters, especially Jaime and Tyrion, steal the show. Tyrion’s constant struggle to prove himself and his eventual outburst is both relatable and satisfying. The highlight of the book, however, is Jaime Lannister. Finally getting inside his head and seeing his complex character unfold is a treat. The developing romance between Jaime and Brienne, which is like a Beauty and the Beast story with a twist, has completely won my heart. The book is filled with brilliant foreshadowing and prophecies that keep the readers on the edge of their seats. From start to finish, it is a literary masterpiece that leaves me eagerly awaiting the next installment.

  
   

Every time a new Targaryen is born, the gods toss the coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land.

  




“A Storm of Swords” is the third book in the much famed A Song of Ice and Fire series. I don’t know what Ser George was on when he wrote this but I hope he does it again in the next one because this was so good. And it began in the best way possible…with a Jaime chapter. But we’ll come back to that later.




  

“There is a reason. A dragon is no slave.”

Daenerys Targaryen continues her journey to reclaim her throne. As a true Targaryen, she uses all she has to her advantage: the fact that she’s a woman, her Targaryen name, her kindness, her wisdom, her cunning and most importantly, her dragons to get ahead. Dany’s chapters were far more entertaining in this book as compared to her chapters in the Clash of Kings. With the opening quote I’ve highlighted at the beginning of this review, I’m beginning to get the Targaryen hype. I can’t wait for her to reach The Seven Kingdoms.




  

You are the winged wolf, and there is no saying how far and high you might fly... if you had someone to teach you.

This book was not kind to House Stark. Sansa remains in a continuous cycle of abuse with the manipulative adults in her life—still she dreams of her Fleurian. Arya, still on the run, escapes those who hunt her. Bran and his companions travel to find him a teacher while trying to keep Bran’s Stark lineage a secret. Catelyn had tasked Brienne of Tarth to lead the Kingslayer back to King’s Landing so as to rescue her daughters in the previous book but here she has to deal with treating Rob as a King rather than her son. Also the infamous Red Wedding. I don’t want to talk about it, that was traumatising.



But speaking of the other Stark…“You know nothing, Jon Snow.” Please, this was the only thing Jon heard the whole time he was a spy and it was hilarious. The poor boy was going through it: struggling to keep cover while keeping to his vows, experiencing a world and culture new to him, finding out information to send back to the Wall. All the while Ygritte kept trying to convince him to sleep with her.




  

“I am the sword in the darkness,” Samwell Tarly said. “I am the watcher on the walls. I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers. I am the shield that guards the realms of men.”

Sam. Oh Sam. Reading about Sam gaining his courage was so beautiful. There were chapters that described an attack and the consequent events that followed and Sam’s lyrical description of despair and pain, constantly made me tear up. Him being a badass and changing from Sam the Scared to Sam the Slayer made me a proud mother.




  

When you bet against the lions, you lose more than your purse.

The Lannisters. The House of Lions. Hear Me Roar. This family is quickly rising to be among my top three favourite families. The only family I can think to be more insane than them are the Fëanorians. While Tywin was off losing war to a teenager and Cersei was being her usual maniacal self, Jaime and Tyrion absolutely carried.




  

Jaime lowered the torch, so the light bathed his brother’s face. “An impressive scar.”
Tyrion turned away from the glare. “They made me fight a battle without my big brother to protect me.”

Tyrion Lannister and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Life. Tyrion cannot catch a break in this book. He works so hard, struggles day and night to prove how capable he is but his father and sister are so quick to dismiss him, use his ideas with no credit and belittle him whenever they have the opportunity to. Him finally losing it and going off on all of them was so therapeutic for me. I’m here for Tyrion Lannister’s Villain Arc. Go off short King!



But now, I must come to the highlight of this book.




  

Jaime Lannister had never been afraid of death.

JAIME LANNISTER. We got Jaime Lannister chapters and I cannot explain the absolute happiness I felt when I started this book and the opening chapter was my favourite Kingslayer. I’ve always been curious about Jaime. He’s hated for breaking his oath and killing the Mad King (which they all wanted to happen in the first place), he’s sleeping with his sister (whom he loves yet she just uses and manipulates like every other man in her life) and more importantly to me, loves his brother (their last interaction hurt me). Finally being in his head was something I was eagerly waiting for and I can say it did not disappoint. I love him. I support all his crimes, except the whole Cersei thing but that’s because he has a much better love interest.




  

“Ser Jaime?” Even in soiled pink satin and torn lace, Brienne looked more like a man in a gown than a proper woman. “I am grateful, but… you were well away. Why come back?”
A dozen quips came to mind, each crueler than the one before, but Jaime only shrugged. “I dreamed of you,” he said.

BRAIME HAS MY WHOLE HEART!!! I did not expect that a romance written by GRRM would land on my list of favourite couples—but it is a wonderful surprise. It’s in the way their love story is basically Beauty and the Beast but they’re both Beauty and the Beast! Jaime has the beautiful looks and the beastly personality while Brienne has the beastly looks and the beautiful personality. It’s in the way they challenge each other’s beliefs and ways of thinking. It’s in the way they’re both master swordsmans and will protect each other when the situation calls. I CAN’T GET OVER THEM!! I hope we get to see more of them in the next books because they have me in a chokehold.



From beginning to end, this book was a masterpiece. If I could give it six stars I would. The foreshadowing: “…And the mystery knight should win the tourney, defeating every challenger, and name the wolf maid the queen of love and beauty.”...“She was,” said Meera, “but that’s a sadder story.” and the prophecies: When the red star bleeds and the darkness gathers, Azor Ahai shall be born again amidst smoke and salt to wake dragons out of stone are all coming ahead and the fact that this series is incomplete actually pains me.




  
   

Let him enjoy an autumn crown and suffer a northern winter. He will give his subjects no cause to love him.

  

PREVIOUSLY, ON A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE:

A horde of dudes emerged from the woodwork, vying for a stupid crown. Countless people perished, and many others took lives. There was consensual sex, but also a significant amount of rape. Hookers and mercenaries were involved, and life remained utterly dreadful for anyone with the Stark surname. Oh, and let's not forget the fucking dragons and ice-zombie-monsters! It only gets more exciting from here, boys and girls.

So, with that in mind, let's check in with our narrators this time and see what they've been up to. They are:

Arya Stark: God, I adore this little girl. She goes full badass here, teaming up with The Hound and traveling the country with him, like a crazy mashup of Pulp Fiction and Paper Moon. More than anyone else, I hope Arya makes it to the end of this story because she is so incredibly cool. Obviously, she's severely damaged and has zero chance of living a normal life after all the shit she's endured, but in Westeros, you take what you can get.

Catelyn Stark: Yes, this bitch is still narrating chapters, and no, she will never be held accountable for the fact that 75% of all the crap happening in this book is all her fault. Early on, she decides to release Jaime Lannister and have Brienne take him across the country to exchange him for Arya and Sansa (how many ways can this go wrong? I counted five, see if you can guess more!). Again - she helped her own son's most valuable prisoner escape and set him loose with one woman to guard him. If anyone else had pulled that stunt, their head would be rotting on a stake within five seconds, but because it's Catelyn Stark, all the men do is send her to her room to think about what she's done. And then they keep inviting her to council meetings, because that's never backfired before! Honestly, I was almost relieved when Catelyn was killed in this one, because at least now she couldn't ruin anything else. But then, of course, the epilogue came, and I learned that nope, Catelyn's not dead! The one person who gets reanimated, and it has to be Catelyn Fucking Stark? Her?

Jaime Lannister: Finally, one of the Big Bads gets his own chapter! Unfortunately, it's not as much fun as it could have been. Sure, every now and then he'll be like, \\"Man, I sure miss having sex with my sister\\" or \\"I absolutely do not regret pushing that kid out the window in Book One, that was awesome\\", but for the most part, Jaime actually experiences some personal growth and maybe becomes a better person. But apparently, Cersei gets her own chapters in the next book, so I've already started making popcorn for that crazy cunt sideshow.

Bran Stark: You're a warg, we get it. I don't care.

Sansa Stark: Oh, honey. You know the expression \\"falling from the frying pan into the fire\\"? Sansa does more than that in this book. She falls from the frying pan into the fire and then again into an even worse fire that's much more likely to rape her. At this point, I almost want Sansa to die, just so she can be put out of her misery - judging by what's happened to her so far, I don't see any way this series can end well for her. Also, it'd be nice if she could stop inadvertently causing death and destruction.

Tyrion Lannister: Oh, Tyrion, how I love you. You're clever, sarcastic, and funny, seem to have a shred of human decency, and are pretty much the only good person in the series. Just a piece of advice, though: stop falling in love with prostitutes. Seriously, man. Otherwise, keep doing what you're doing.

Davos Seaworth: Yeah, he's still around. His only purpose is to give us an idea of what Stannis is up to, but it basically boils down to this: \\"Stannis is a deluded motherfucker, and Melisandre is a crazy bitch who's going to kill everyone.\\" Got it, moving on.

Samwell Tarly: When I got to his first chapter and realized that he was going to be a narrator in this book, I literally groaned aloud.

Jon Snow: He's getting better, guys. After spending two books whining about how unworthy he is, he finally gets to be cool and go undercover with the wildings and is sort of a badass by the end of the book. His undercover work, I should mention, involves sleeping with a wilding girl named Ygritte, and if there's one character who can be counted on to turn hot wilding sex into an excuse for another woe-is-me fest, it's Jon Snow. I mean, for Christ's sake, dude, you're a fifteen-year-old boy who's getting laid on a regular basis! Forget about your vows, you should be singing from the rooftops! Get over yourself and lighten the hell up, especially since you're probably actually the bastard child of Robert and Lyanna, so you're gonna have to deal with that sooner or later (knowing Martin, it'll be way later, and it's only a theory anyway so I wouldn't put too much stock in it)

Daenerys: So, all that stuff I mentioned up there? It's all important and takes up the majority of the book, but here's the thing: none of it matters because Daenerys fucking Stormborn has dragons and an army, and she is coming to destroy everything. And I cannot wait.

A final word: If there's one thing I've taken away from this book, it's that you should never go to a wedding in Westeros. Seriously, don't do it. There are three weddings in this book, and all of them end horribly. Stay home and send a nice card instead.

The legend continues and Jamie Lannister's voice is added to complete the fun.

Arya is still my favorite character.

And Tyrion still amazes me with his personality that the show has not fully revealed in its ten seasons. There is so much beauty, intelligence, and many other details about him.

Each character in the story has its own unique charm and development, making it a truly captivating and engaging experience.

Whether it's the intense battles, the complex relationships, or the unexpected plot twists, the show never fails to keep me on the edge of my seat.

I can't wait to see what the future holds for these beloved characters and how their stories will unfold.

It's truly a remarkable piece of television that has left a lasting impression on me.

This book is a damn surprise bomb of feelings and emotions.

Honestly, I didn't have many expectations for it, even though I knew that, from what I had read, it was better than its predecessors. I had spoiled myself so much that I even thought I had ruined the story. The typical thing. But I was wrong, because the story shows much more than just deaths.

Loved characters turn traitorous, making you want to hang them until they die. The magic is very well implemented, not overused. There are peculiar reunions that evoke gratitude. Pride, people, something as simple as pride can cause atrocious things, including death. It has everything.

My dearest Arya, what an evolution you have had! You are no longer just words.

With this book, I remembered why I love Daenerys so much, because in the previous book all her chapters seemed boring to me. In contrast, here none of them lagged behind.

Tyrion, Littlefinger, Varys, Samwell, Jaime! I would like to talk about all of them, but, to leave you the task, I will only say that they did a great job.

I enjoyed it very much. If the old and new gods allow it, and one day I manage to finish the saga, I will be willing to reread it an infinite number of times, because these three books are a masterpiece of epic fantasy. I even regret having finished this one.

And yes, this book surpasses the previous ones. I was so surprised that my jaw was dropped the whole time. It was good to go in with low expectations, so Martin could do whatever he wanted with me. I admire his ability to create scenes. And I love the way he gets rid of his most beloved, or less beloved, characters.

The almost 1200 pages were nothing if we analyze their content. I confirm the dubious idea I had, stating that this is my favorite saga of all time.

Don't get attached to anyone. Don't trust anyone. Don't expect anything from anyone. Although... it wouldn't be so bad to do so.

P.S: What's up with that epilogue? I thought it was just filler, but in the end I was like: WHAT?!

P.S.2: I will read the last two books with the recommended guide, I understand that you enjoy the story more that way.

P.S.3: My beloved Martin, perhaps you will publish the next book, but unfortunately, life will not give you time to publish the last one.

Winter is Coming.

Other Perspectives



"Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the gods. Obey the laws. Too much, definitely too much. Whatever you do, you will end up breaking one oath or another."



Probably the pinnacle of the saga conceived by an author whose most appropriate proverb could be "Money doesn't stink": at the cost of bribing the doorman at the front door to get in, Martin has literally sold his work for the TV series and the endless pile of spin-offs, appendix novels, short stories, gadgets and assorted junk.



As for the novel itself, there is little to say, except that many characters gain enormously in terms of introspection and, together with the carefully crafted narrative plot, never banal in its solutions, contribute to presenting not only a complex and successful picture, but also a new way of approaching fantasy.



Unfortunately, this novel will be the swan song.

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Other Perspectives



"Protect the innocent. Defend the weak. Respect the gods. Obey the laws. Too much, definitely too much. Whatever you do, you will end up breaking one oath or another." This profound statement seems to encapsulate the moral dilemmas that pervade the world created by the author.



Probably the pinnacle of the saga conceived by an author whose most appropriate proverb could be "Money doesn't stink": at the cost of bribing the doorman at the front door to get in, Martin has literally sold his work for the TV series and the endless pile of spin-offs, appendix novels, short stories, gadgets and assorted junk. It's a sad state of affairs, as the purity of his original vision may have been somewhat compromised.



As for the novel itself, there is little to say, except that many characters gain enormously in terms of introspection. Their complex inner lives add depth and authenticity to the story. Together with the carefully crafted narrative plot, never banal in its solutions, they contribute to presenting not only a complex and successful picture of a fictional world, but also a new way of approaching fantasy.



Unfortunately, this novel will be the swan song. It marks the end of an era, and readers will have to bid farewell to the captivating world that Martin has created. But perhaps, in the end, it's all part of the cycle of life and art.

George R Martin is truly a literary marvel, deserving of a 4.75-star rating!

His stylings are worthy of grandiose applause. What really shines through is his decision to write each chapter from the perspective of his incredibly well-rounded and deeply fleshed out characters. And all of these characters are somewhat unreliable narrators, adding an extra layer of intrigue.

"A Storm of Swords" is where this series truly becomes a modern classic for me. Daenerys begins to strengthen her army and her guile, while the dead-army marches towards Winter in an astronomical manner, building their threat to an almost insurmountable level.

This parallel or duality is clearly no accident. The author does an excellent job of making each chapter its own entity, while still building towards a grander picture. It's not overt, but rather nuanced, building to a crescendo that becomes truly evident only when one reflects on the beautifully articulated scheme and map of this epic fantasy.

Martin's ability to create such complex characters and a captivating story is truly remarkable. His work is a must-read for any fan of fantasy literature.

Indeed, this book truly lives up to its title and perhaps even more. It could be titled "A Storm of Swords, Arrows, Daggers and Axes, etc." The events and revelations that occur within its pages are extremely shocking. There are horrible deaths that one would never imagine could actually happen. Somehow, this book contains the major turning points of the entire Game of Thrones series. The events that unfold here have a significant impact on the events that follow in the succeeding series. As a result, once again, the readers' quest for knowing which characters died after each book is immensely satisfied by this book. It keeps the readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to discover the fates of their favorite characters. The author has masterfully crafted a story that is both thrilling and engaging, making it a must-read for fans of the series.

She loved to say that the old traditions were like old friends, and one should visit them from time to time. "A Storm of Swords" is truly a masterpiece! The novel is the third part of "A Song of Ice and Fire" and perhaps the greatest creation of George Martin. Through it, the author has explored the themes of good and evil, freedom and slavery, justice and crimes in an extremely curious and in-depth way. In the remarkable fantasy "The World of Ice and Fire", more and more epic and brutal conflicts occur. The famous houses in Westeros mercilessly strive for the monarchy, while the sworn brothers of the Night's Watch organize a kind of democratic elections for a new commander. The wildlings beyond the Wall live relatively freely, while in the rich free cities, they are mired in the slave trade. In such a dark and contradictory environment, strange and terrifying events unfold.

Jaime Lannister develops significantly in the story and becomes a terrifying character, experiencing great adventures. Jon Snow and Sam Tarly definitely grow as personalities in the cruel borderlands beyond the Wall. Of course, Tyrion is a brilliantly and increasingly complexly crafted image, constantly involved in court intrigues, but my favorite hero in the book remains Prince Oberyn. Despite his very short role in the plot, the Red Viper of Dorne is a fierce and unforgettable hero who definitely contributes to the grandeur of this novel!

Some battles are won with swords and spears, others with pens and axes. "Come, Sansa, sit here beside me. I'm not as boring as the others. I hope you like fools." Sansa smoothed her dress and sat down. "I think... fools, my lady? Do you mean... with colorful clothes?" "With pens in our case. And what did you think I was talking about? About my son? Or about those beautiful ladies? Oh, don't blush, with that hair of yours, you'll look like a fool. All men are fools, to be honest, but those in colorful clothes are more amusing than the others with their crowns."

"It's too late for those 'ifs' and it's too late for liberation," said Catelyn. "Only vengeance remains." "If we go to Riverrun, it will only be to ransom her. You won't have time to sit and make spells. Be grateful if they let you go with your whole skin. Lord Hoster started to hate bandits before you started shaving your beard. And his son... you can't rely on a man who doesn't like songs, I know that."

"A man cannot live his whole life on porridge and remain a man. I tried it in Qarth, and it's enough for me. I won't go to Pentos with porridge in my hand." "It's better to go as a beggar than as a slave owner," said Arstan. "You speak like Old Nan when she tells Bran some horror story." Ygritte pinched him by the shoulder. "Am I old?" "You're older than me." "Yes. And wiser. You know nothing, Jon Snow."

"If that's true, why doesn't anyone know it?" "The knights of the Kingsguard have sworn not to reveal the king's secrets. Do you want to break your vow?" Jaime laughed. "Don't you think the noble lord of Winterfell wanted to listen to my pitiful explanations? Such a noble man. He just had to look at me to judge that I was guilty." Jaime stood up sharply, and the water ran cold down his chest. "By what right does the wolf judge the lion? By what right?"

"The courage and strength of Prince Rhaegar were undeniable, but he rarely appeared in the arenas. He didn't love the song of swords like Robert or Jaime Lannister. It was something he had to do, a task that the world had imposed on him. He did it well because he did everything well. That was his character. But he didn't draw joy from it. People said he loved his lyre more than his lance." "There was a song... about Jenny of Oldstones, with flowers in her hair." "In the end, of all of us, only songs remain. If we're lucky."

In a golden cloak and a purple cloak, the lion has claws. And mine are long and sharp, my lord, as long and sharp as yours. Arya had prayed hundreds and hundreds of times for the Hound to die, but now... now she was holding a stone, slippery with slime, and she didn't even remember when she had picked it up. "Who should I throw it at now?"

"And he who has to say 'I am the king' often is not really a king at all." "Are you sure this is the place you saw in your dream? It may not be exactly this castle." "No. It's exactly this one. There's a gate here." "Yes," thought Bran. "But it's blocked with stones and ice." Soon the shadows lengthened and the wind blew stronger, rustling the dry dead leaves that rustled in the courtyards. The gathering dusk reminded Bran of another of Old Nan's tales, the tale of the King of the Night. He was the thirteenth man, commander of the Night's Watch, who told it - a warrior who knew no fear. "And that was his mistake," added Old Nan, "because all men should know fear."

"There's a gate," said Sam. "A hidden gate, as old as the Wall itself. 'The Black Gate', he called it." The three-eyed ravens looked at each other. "And we'll find that gate at the bottom of the crypt?" asked Jojen. Sam nodded. "No. I have to lead you. Why?" asked Meera in surprise. "Since there's a gate..." "You won't find it. And if you find it, it won't open. For you. It's the Black Gate." Sam pointed to the black sleeve of his robe. "Only a man of the Night's Watch can open it, he said. A sworn brother who has taken the vow." "Who said that?" Jojen frowned. "That... the Coldhands?" "That's not his real name," muttered Gilly, without stopping to rock the baby. "We just called him that, me and Sam. His hands were as cold as ice, but he saved us from the dead, him and his axes, and brought us here on his horse."

The loud refusal was a surprise in itself. But what was even stranger was that it came from both men at the same time. Ser Jorah drew his sword. "The Hand of the Titan was a bony nut. And quite good at killing. Who are you, old man?" "A better knight than you, ser," said Arstan coldly.

Sansa was shocked. "But King Baelor the Blessed was a great king. He walked the Boneway barefoot to make peace with Dorne and saved the Knight of the Dragon from the snake pit. The sparrows refused to catch him because he was so pure and holy." Prince Oberyn laughed. "If you were a sparrow, my lady, would you catch such a bloodless creature as King Baelor the Blessed? I personally would keep my teeth for something sweeter..."

We're done with one, and there are still seventy-six left. Seventy-seven dishes, when there are still starving children and men outside, ready to kill you for a scrap. If they see us now, they may stop loving the Tyrells so much.

The Hound shrugged. "I had no motive. Besides, I'm a thousand leagues in the Vale. Always keep your enemies confused. If they never know who you are or what you want, they won't understand what your next move will be. Sometimes the best way to confuse them is to make pointless moves or even act against yourself."

He is my "I," Jaime realized suddenly. I'm talking to myself, as I was, full of arrogance and false gallantry. This is what happens to a man when he's too good in his youth.

"Well, Prince Rhaegar married Elia Martell of Dorne after all, not Cersei Lannister of Casterly Rock. So it seems your mother won that fight." "So she thought," agreed Prince Oberyn, "but your father is not a man who can forget such humiliations. He taught that lesson once to Lord and Lady Tarbeck, as well as to House Reyne of Castamere. And in the Red Keep, he taught it to my sister. My helm, Dagos." He handed it to him: a tall golden helm with a bronze disk over the forehead, the sun of Dorne. The missing spike had been removed, Tyrion noted. "Elia and her children waited long for justice." Prince Oberyn pulled on his soft red leather gloves and took his spear. "But today they will get it."

"Madness?!" Daenerys flared up. "I'm not a maester to quote you history, Your Grace. Swords were my life, not books. But every child knows that the Targaryens have always danced on the edge of madness. Your father was not the first. King Jaehaerys once told me that madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin. Every time a new Targaryen is born, he told me, the gods flip the coin and the world holds its breath to see how it will land."

"This is Stannis Baratheon! This one will fight to the bitter end and long after that."

A thousand leagues to the south, Sam knew, his father had joined House Tarly to the cause of the boy on the Iron Throne, but neither King Joffrey nor the young King Tommen had deigned to answer when the Watch called for help. "What good is a king who doesn't want to protect his own lands?"

"If it weren't for my Hand, I probably wouldn't have come at all. Lord Davos is a man of low birth, but he reminded me of my duty when I was thinking only of my rights. I put the cart before the horse, according to Davos. I was torturing myself to win the throne to save the kingdom, when I should have saved the kingdom to win the throne."

"The eunuch," his father decided. "I'll take his head for this. Is this my crossbow? Give it to me." "Will you force me if I refuse, father?" "This flight is madness! We wouldn't have killed you if that's what you were afraid of. I still intend to send you to the Wall, but I couldn't do it without Lord Tyrell's consent. Give me the crossbow and we'll go back to my chambers and talk." "We can talk here. Mother won't choose the Wall, father. It's devilishly cold up there, and I think I've had enough cold from you."

Red eyes, Jon thought. But not like Melisandre's. His eyes were like those of a weirwood tree. Red eyes, red lips, white fangs. Blood and bone, like the heart tree. He is of the old gods, that one. And the only one of all the direwolves was white.

Ser Denys Mallister was more polite. "What Samwell asked of me was difficult," the old knight admitted. "When Lord Mormont was chosen, I said to myself: 'Well, he's been beyond the Wall longer than you, your time will come.' When Lord Mormont became Lord Commander, I thought: 'He's strong and fierce, but he's old, your time may still come.' But you're still a boy, Lord Snow, and now I have to go back to the Shadow Tower, knowing that my time will never come." He smiled wearily. "Don't make me die with regret. Your uncle was a great man. Your lord father and his father too. I'll expect no less from you."

So good!

It truly takes the scope of the story to a new level.

The author has masterfully crafted a narrative that builds upon the foundation laid in the first two books and elevates it to greater heights.

The characters are more developed, the plot is more intricate, and the world-building is more immersive.

If you've read the first two books, this one is an absolute must-read.

It will not only satisfy your expectations but also surprise you with its twists and turns.

You'll be completely engrossed from start to finish, unable to put the book down.

Whether you're a fan of the series or just looking for a great read, this book is sure to deliver.

Don't miss out on this amazing literary adventure!

I truly love this one. It is without a doubt one of my absolute favorites.

Every time I encounter it, it brings a special kind of joy and excitement to my heart.

The way it makes me feel is indescribable.

It has a certain charm and allure that keeps drawing me back.

I can't get enough of it.

Whether it's the way it looks, the way it sounds, or the emotions it evokes, it is simply perfect in my eyes.

I cherish this one deeply and will always hold it dear in my heart.

It is a source of inspiration and happiness for me, and I am so grateful to have discovered it.

I will continue to love it with all my heart and share its beauty with others.

The percentage of 88% is truly remarkable. It indicates a level of excellence that is extraordinary. This is where the story takes a significant turn and explodes with excitement. There are two outstanding scenes that stand out and highlight the audacity, epic nature, and consequential volume of the story. These scenes add depth and drama, making the narrative truly captivating. The first scene is filled with intense action and emotion, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat. The second scene is equally powerful, with its impactful events and unexpected twists. Together, these two scenes create a memorable and unforgettable reading experience.

(A) 88% | Extraordinary

Notes: This is where the story explodes; two outstanding scenes highlight a truly audacious, epic and consequential volume.