{"product_id":"9781250175489","title":"The Ruin of Kings","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruin of Kings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Jenn Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Best of Science Fiction and Fantasy pick for 2019!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2019!\u003cbr\u003eAn NPR Favorite Book of 2019!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it.\"—Lev Grossman, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen destiny calls, there's no fighting back.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKihrin 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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractically a prisoner, Kihrin discovers that being a long-lost prince is nothing like what the storybooks promised. The storybooks have lied about a lot of other things, too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, and how the hero always wins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen again, maybe he isn't the hero after all. For Kihrin is not destined to save the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe's destined to destroy it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenn Lyons begins the Chorus of Dragons series with \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ruin of Kings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, an epic fantasy novel about a man who discovers his fate is tied to the future of an empire. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"It's impossible not to be impressed with the ambition of it all . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while.\"—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eA Chorus of Dragons\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e1: The Ruin of Kings\u003cbr\u003e2: The Name of All Things\u003cbr\u003e3: The Memory of Souls\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ms. Lyons is all set to take her readers on a long journey indeed, unfolding and unfolding like brilliant origami. So far, though, not a hairy chest in sight, nor a languishing maiden. Fantasy has moved on, and is all the better for it.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An impressive and highly accomplished debut . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Ruin of Kings\u003c\/i\u003e makes both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] jaw-dropping, action-packed story of betrayal, greed, and grand-scale conspiracy . . . Lyons ties it all together seamlessly to create literary magic. Epic fantasy fans looking for a virtually un-put-down-able read should look no further.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tightly plotted . . . its lore and memorable characters will leave epic fantasy fans eager for the second volume.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This stunning debut takes epic fantasy to a high level, portraying a world filled with magic, demons, gods, and dragons, in which politics and power plays are the laws of the land.\"—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it.\"—Lev Grossman, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Magicians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It was one hell of a ride.  I gobbled it up and was hungry for more.”—Glen Cook, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Black Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Ruin of Kings\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating story about a compellingly conflicted young hero in an intriguingly complex world.”—L. E. Modesitt, Jr., author of the \u003ci\u003eRecluse \u003c\/i\u003eseries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A thriller plot of revenge and loyalty with a get-under-your-skin and keep-you-reading-all-night mystery at its heart. 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