The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons #1)

by Jenn Lyons

“Tell me a story.”

I love the narrative structure of this book so much

Most men would give their eyeteeth to spend an evening with someone so beautiful.

Their what now?

You aren’t protecting anyone’s memories, not even your own. So, I will tell you your story, because I want you to remember how it went, seen through someone else’s eyes. Indeed—through many eyes, from many points of view; for that is what I am now. No one can change that. Not even you, my love.

I guess you know now, ducky. Surdyeh’s an active part of me. He wants so badly to protect you. A father’s love is so powerful. You’re adorable when you’re angry. As I was saying—

This character design is just perfect

When men stared at Tyentso, it was not admiration or lust but shock that the gods would be so unkind.

rude

I am old enough to remember when we did not need Tya’s Veil to keep out the radiation.* This world is dying, and we’ve been doing what we can to save it, but we are running out of sacrifices.

Futuristic fantasy?

I knew Teraeth had a weakness for Khorveshan women, but I couldn’t help but wonder if Teraeth knew he was hitting on his adopted sister.

My one issue with this book is all the incest