1/50: A Clash of Kings

Book: A Clash of Kings (Song of Ice and Fire #3)

Author: George R. R. Martin
Rating: *****

So far I am loving this series. I don't have a whole lot to say, because I feel like anything I could say would really fall far short of describing how I feel about this work. The characters are so well developed, the world is something you can totally get immersed in, it's just brilliant.

However, I will give everyone reading this series and this book the same advice I got from a friend before I started. Try your very hardest not to get attached to anyone. There is not a single character in this book you should trust to be "safe". You know what I mean. You're reading a story, important character gets into a tough situation and you think "Oh, they'll be okay, the author would never kill off anyone this important!" If you've gotten this far you should definitely see how that logic TOTALLY does not apply here. I won't say any more, I don't want to get spoilery!

Definitely recommend this series to anyone who likes a long story full of intrigue, war, love, life, death, betrayal, a smidgen of fantasy, and plenty of totally jaw dropping moments.  I can't wait to get in to the 4th book (A Feast for Crows) before bed tonight!

Let's Try This Again!

So, life happened last year, big time. I moved twice, I got engaged, I planned a wedding and a reception all by myself, I got married. In short, I found myself with a LOT less time for reading than I had initially hoped. However, I'm starting the year 2012 with the same goal in mind. I would very much like to read 50 books this year. I don't foresee nearly as many things that could get in my way either! I'm definitely going to try and do a quick review of every book I read.

Here goes nothing! Again! This year I've got myself a fancy widget for my sidebar too!