Emperor of Thorns

By Mark Lawrence,

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In the final novel in the Broken Empire Trilogy, the boy who would rule all may have finally met his match...

King Jorg Ancrath is twenty now-and king of seven nations. His goal-revenge against his father-has not yet been realized, and the demons that haunt him have only grown stronger.…

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1 author picked Emperor of Thorns as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is a slam dunk of a conclusion to Lawrence’s excellent Broken Empire Trilogy. The story’s antihero, Jorg, has one of the best character arcs in fantasy. This book and the entire trilogy are must-reads for fans of Grimdark.

The trilogy’s plot, character development, and world-building become more impressive with each installment. Emperor of Thorns provides suspense, bloody action, fantastic world-building, and unforgettable characters. What puts the novel over the top is the ending. Lawrence ends the series on a high point, just as Jorg would desire.

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