Blurbs from Glen Cook, Lev Grossman, John Gwynne, … And then there’s what actually happens. The Ruin of Kings makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre. Woe to the Empire.’ 2 Favorites [+] The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons I finally got over whatever weird hangup I had last year, bought the book, and then had an immensely enjoyable romp through it in two days or so. Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy audiobook about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. PRAISE FOR THE RUIN OF KINGS "A virtually un-put-down-able read" Kirkus Reviews "A fantastic page-turner with a heady blend of great characters" John Gwynne, author of A Time of Dread "its lore and memorable characters will leave epic fantasy fans eager for the second volume." This causes the plot to ping-pong back and forth from different points of view and different timelines. Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians. 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. tuctwo , 03/10/2020. We found very little content worth digging into together. "Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. So instead of our buddy read, you just get this post. Read More. . The Ruin of Kings is everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply deeply satisfying. Every Tor Book Being Published This Winter. His story is told from the present, when he is in jail, also from another perspective, when he tells his story to his jailer, and lastly, when shis jailer tells parts of his story to Khirin, because she is dissatisfied with his telling of it and doesn’t want to leave any parts of his tale out. The Ruin of Kings is the debut of Jenn Lyons, it's an impressive way to make an entrance. The Ruin of Kings makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre. 12 quotes from The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons #1): ‘She pushed a dagger into my hands. News, author interviews, critics' picks and more. The Ruin of Kings was largely a disappointment. I desperately want to love The Ruin of Kings. "— From the Publisher. The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons – ⭐️⭐️⭐️. The Ruin of Kings is everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply deeply satisfying. "― The Los Angeles Times "With the scope and sense of fatality of Patrick Rothfuss, and well-choreographed action sense of Brandon Sanderson, Lyons leaps into the big leagues of epic fantasy and sticks the landing. a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while. Here is the full list of all the amazing books coming from Tor in Winter 2019! Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy audiobook about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. I don’t know why, because it sounded right up my alley, but I was. The story begins with Talon, a shape-shifting, murderous jailer, encouraging the main character, Kihrin, to tell her his story. Follows the story of Khirin, a young thief who discovers he may be the son of a prince and involved in a complex prophecy where he is more valuable alive than dead. Yes, Cracked. Leigh Butler. "—Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians When destiny calls, there's no fighting back. It is time, finally, for me to review the Chorus of Dragons books. I loved it. The beginning of epic fantasy series A Chorus of Dragons, the book has just been optioned to be turned into a TV series.. As an added bonus, you can read the first 17 chapters for free here. Wah wah. It was one hell of a ride. Growing up in the slums of the city Suur, Kihrin learns to entertain with music while also leading a secret life as a thief. The Ruin of Kings is the first novel in a planned five-book series that Tor has been heavily advertising for months, and compared to every bestselling fantasy author alive. Kihrin is a bastard orphan who grew up on storybook tales of long-lost princes and grand quests. First, I must advise that the copy I am reviewing is a preview and not the full novel. It started with a Cracked article. Glen Cook. When destiny calls, there's no fighting back. Ruin of kings Fantastic world filled with hero’s heroes and evil villains. "— The Los Angeles Times "With the scope and sense of fatality of Patrick Rothfuss, and well-choreographed action sense of Brandon Sanderson, Lyons leaps into the big leagues of epic fantasy and sticks the landing. 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. December 10, 2018 December 10, 2018 torforge 2 Comments. The Ruin of Kings revs up with the glitz of a high-speed, multi-level video game, with extreme magic -- Janny Wurts In a sprawling, magic-filled world populated by gods, dragons, krakens, witches, demons, ghosts, shape-shifters, zombies, and so much more, Lyons ties … "It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all . About the Author. Get 50% off this audiobook at the AudiobooksNow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. "—Janny Wurts, author of The Curse of the Mistwraith. The Ruin of Kings is the first book in Jenn Lyons's epic new series. "— The story is told from the viewpoint of the protagonist and one of his antagonists. Mishmash Too many mixed up stories and back stories. Annapurna Television has optioned the rights to Jenn Lyons' The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons Published by Tor Books on February 5, 2019 Genres: Fantasy Series: A Chorus of Dragons #1 Goodreads | Buy on Book Depository. “Ruin of Kings” has been pushed down my throat for a long time and there is nothing that Tor would not do – excerpts, targeted ads, hundreds of Instagram posts, ARCs all over the place. I loved it. "The Ruin of Kings revs up with the glitz of a high-speed, multi-level video game, with extreme magic and a teen hero with angst. And now you are a man with a knife. . "The Ruin of Kings revs up with the glitz of a high-speed, multi-level video game, with extreme magic and a teen hero with angst. "― The Ruin of Kings follows main character Khirin, in three different periods of his life. 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. "―Janny Wurts, author of The Curse of the Mistwraith. A Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons is book one in her new A Chorus of Dragons series. Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:00pm. This was the year everything changed. They have spared nothing. . --The Los Angeles Times "With the scope and sense of fatality of Patrick Rothfuss, and well-choreographed action sense of Brandon Sanderson, Lyons leaps into the big leagues of epic fantasy and sticks the landing." 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. The Ruin of Kings makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre." The Ruin of Kings Book 1 in the Chorus of Dragons series Available where books are sold. Heelermom , 11/30/2020. Alas, Lyons’ debut is so convoluted and complex I … Read More. The Ruin of Kings NPR coverage of The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons. The ruin of kings Very imaginative story telling, but plods along in some parts. Jenn Lyons's door-stopping debut…is the story of a young man … -- When destiny calls, there's no fighting back. "— The Los Angeles Times "With the scope and sense of fatality of Patrick Rothfuss, and well-choreographed action sense of Brandon Sanderson, Lyons leaps into the big leagues of epic fantasy and sticks the landing. Jenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with The Ruin of Kings, an epic fantasy audiobook about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons Rereading The Ruin of Kings: Chapter 78 and a Note From Thurvishar. There are the old stories. I loved it -- Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians It was one hell of a ride -- Glen Cook A fantastic page-turner with a heady blend of great characters, fast-moving action and a fabulously inventive magic system . The Ruin of Kings makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre. Jenn Lyons was a graphic artist and illustrator for 20 years and has worked in video games for over a decade. The Ruin of Kings takes a small page of out Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicles and goes with the “story within a story” mode. Download a Free Digital Preview of The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons. When The Ruin of Kings first came out, I was strangely resistant to purchasing it. Irish Above All, The Ruin of Kings, and more went on sale today! So just in case you’ve forgotten any details from February’s blockbuster epic fantasy Now, Cracked sometimes sneaks in life lessons with their weird history and nerd comedy, and at the beginning of 2013, David Wong of Cracked issued a challenge to his readers: make 2013 the year that you close (warning: Alec Baldwin says mean things in that clip.) Kihrin is a bastard orphan who grew up on storybook tales of long-lost princes and grand quests. Story line falters through much of the writing. Download or stream The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons. 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