Title: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Author: George R.R. Martin

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: Bantam

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 355

Rating: 4/5 stars

Synopsis (Goodreads):

A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros…

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.

Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg.

A young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals – in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg – whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.

A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS brings together for the first time the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory.

Featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry.

Review:

It was so great to be back in this world with the Houses in Westeros! It took me a few pages to get back into it, as it takes place about 100 years before the Game of Thrones books! But once I got into it, I was hooked and really enjoyed it!

The book takes place in 3 stories, and follows a hedge knight named Dunk and his squire, Egg! These two are a great pair and I really enjoyed reading their adventures! I was a little skeptical of the book being divided into three books, but I actually really liked it and thought it split up the book really well!! I also liked that you got to know more about the house Targaryen!

There was a tournament, a battle, love interests, and an almost rebellion! What wouldn’t you love about it! Now I need the next book!!

Happy reading!