This novella published in DANGEROUS WOMEN, a monster of a
book featuring loads of short stories and this novella is a pure delight for
fans of the Fire and Ice epic fantasy series and those only familiar with the
Game of Thrones TV series adaptations.
THE PRINCESS AND THE QUEEN explores the bloody history of
Westeros, taking an in-depth look at the ‘Dance of Dragons’, the epic war
between the Targaryen’s as sides of the dragon riding family fight for the
throne.
Chief combatants are Rhaenyra Targaryen, who is the rightful
heir to the throne following the king’s demise and Queen Alicent, Rhaenyra’s
stepmother who wants her side of the family to rule. Amidst the bloodshed,
these two characters are well fleshed out with their respective followers and
family members feeling right at home as puzzle pieces in the broader Fire and
Ice fictional universe.
The only real problem I have with THE PRNICESS AND THE QUEEN
is the high volume of characters mentioned, some only in passing. Trying to
keep abreast of them all is difficult yet it’s no different from the novels. A
minor gripe that doesn’t dull the reading experience.
THE PRINCESS AND THE QUEEN is a must read for fans of the
series, however I recommend reading the long-ish novella in a single sitting as
its relatively easy to misplace which side the characters are on, similarly with
the dragons themselves.
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