A Game of Thrones, the first volume of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire is a big favourite read worldwide, a best-seller in numerous countries, and Time magazine has selected the author one of the 2011 Time 100 (the 100 most influential persons of the world according to the magazine).

A Clash of Kings is the second book of the series, a worthy sequel of A Game of Thrones. The intriguing, detailed medieval world that George R. R. Martin has created is under fire.


A civil war plagues the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros: three of the rulers are already in fight, and soon Balon Greyjoy and Stannis Baratheon also joins the war. In the meanwhile, clashes break out in the North and in the East. Daenerys Targaryen attacks east with some of her followers and three newborn dragons. Jon Snow, Eddard Stark’s son born out of wedlock, is a guard on The Wall. He and another warrior Qhorin Halfhand are sent to investigate the north – and find out that Mance Rayder has already united wildlings and has been striking on the Wall…
Queen Cersei’s brother Tyrion Lannister, whilst playing a faithful advisor of his nephew, the ruling king, Joffrey, secretly tries to undermine his (and Cersei’s) reign. Theon Greyjoy, Balon’s son, attacks Winterfell, the two young Stark heirs are said to be badly tortured and slain. The oldest princess Stark is held captive at King’s Landing, whilst her youngest sister Arya managed to escape, she has been missing since then and believed to be dead. Stannis Baratheon assaults King’s Landing, thus Robb Stark has his chance to lead more attacks against the Westerlands. Tyrion cunningly helps Joffrey at King’s Landing, however, Cersei is still suspicious…
Will at least some of the Stark heirs survive?

The fourth instalment of A Song of Ice and Fire series, A Clash of Kings, is full of twists and actions. The descriptions that we loved in the first book so much remained elaborative and realistic. Characters are finely drawn – however, I must tell you I wanted to hear more about Cersei who is my personal favourite, and I did miss her lover Jaime. However, the book is still amazing. A Clash of Kings is highly recommended to all readers who love Tolkien-like classic fantasy, the realistic manners of New York Times bestselling author Martin – and the previous novel, Game of Thrones.