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(A Song of Ice and Fire #5)
n the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance — beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. As they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind.
Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way to Daenerys. But his newest allies in this quest are not the rag-tag band they seem, and at their heart lies one who could undo Daenerys’s claim to Westeros forever.
Meanwhile, to the north lies the mammoth Wall of ice and stone — a structure only as strong as those guarding it. There, Jon Snow, 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, will face his greatest challenge. For he has powerful foes not only within the Watch but also beyond, in the land of the creatures of ice.
From all corners, bitter conflicts reignite, intimate betrayals are perpetrated, and a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, will face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some will fail, others will grow in the strength of darkness. But in a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics will lead inevitably to the greatest dance of all.
Literary Awards: Hugo Award Nominee for Best Novel (2001), Nebula Award Nominee (2002), Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2001), Geffen Award for Best Translated Fantasy Book (2002), Ignotus (2006)
Book 1: A Game of Thrones review
Book 2: A Clash of Kings review
Book 3: A Storm of Swords review
Book 4: A Feast for Crows review
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I might be one of the minority who thinks that A Feast for Crows is better than A Dance with Dragons.
Jon Snow started strong in this installment. A show of strength and terror from the bastard to his fellow Brothers was remarkable.
Reek, Reek. My name is Reek, it rhymes with sneak.
My most favorite character! Oh, how tables have turned. And how cruelly fitting for a traitor like him.
Davos Seaworth‘s POV is like a seesaw, but always interesting. Either his actions are totally helping Stannis‘ cause, or ruining it. The way George R.R. Martin takes this secondary character to new heights, making Davos’ importance in line with those of the main, was awesome.
And what to make of Tyrion? A tiresome adventure for the Imp, but overall rewarding to fans like me. How far will his wits keep him alive? It is his chapters that made me nervous!
Jaime‘s chapter gave me hope. Seeing the character I came to love in A Feast for Crows was quite a relief. 🙂
Arya‘s chapters were not enough. It left me craving, craving for more. Her loneliness and despair is starting to get to me. Sigh.
Jon Snow‘s last chapter was the bomb. This is the reason why I cannot sit still for The Winds of Winter. I need to know where Jon Snow’s story will lead. The heartbreak is killing me. 😦
Daenerys? I hate her. What has become of the queen of dragons?!!! I am so indignant with the way she’s acted here. *exhales deeply*
A Dance with Dragons gave more frustration than satisfaction. And so the wait for The Winds of Winter begins. :))
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A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George R.R. Martin
Paperback, Part 1: 690 pages | Part 2: 560 pages
reading is the ultimate aphrodisiac. 
Ditto. I think it would be Jon Snow that will keep me waiting for the next book.
And, I do hate Dany here too. ♥
I did not start as a Jon Snow fan, but as the book progresses, I realized I am rooting for him na pala. haha! Cannot wait for Winds of Winter. ❤