Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Emperor of Thorns (The Broken Empire, #3)

by Mark Lawrence

Lawrence brings his highly acclaimed epic fantasy series – The Broken Empire – to its devastating conclusion.

The path to the throne is broken – only the broken can walk it

The world is cracked and time has run through, leaving us clutching at the end days. These are the days that have waited for us all our lives. These are my days. I will stand before the Hundred and they will listen. I will take the throne no matter who stands against me, living or dead, and if I must be the last emperor then I will make of it such an ending.

This is where the wise man turns away. This is where the holy kneel and call on God. These are the last miles, my brothers. Don't look to me to save you. Run if you have the wit. Pray if you have the soul. Stand your ground if courage is yours. But don't follow me.

Follow me, and I will break your heart.

Reviewed by moraa on

5 of 5 stars

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***FOR REASONS THAT HAVE RECENTLY COME TO LIGHT, I CANNOT CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS AUTHOR***

We can’t be trapped by fear. Lives lived within such walls are just slower deaths.

Be careful what you wish for.

I wanted Jorg on the throne and I saw him on the throne. For all of five minutes. I would have loved to see him live, love his son but I don't think I would have liked that story much. I would have read it because I liked him and nothing more.

All the same, adieu to my sleepless nights and shower ruminations until I find one like this again. It's been an utter pleasure.

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