The Ruin of Kings
Jenn Lyons's The Ruin of Kings (2019) is an epic fantasy novel.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 30 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.
It runs to roughly 569 pages — 10–11 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Ruin of Kings
Kihrin is a bastard orphan who grew up on storybook tales of long-lost princes and grand quests. When he is claimed against his will as the long-lost son of a treasonous prince, Kihrin finds that being a long-lost prince isn't what the storybooks promised. Far from living the dream, Kihrin finds himself practically a prisoner, at the mercy of his new family's power plays and ambitions. He also discovers that the storybooks have lied about a lot of other things too: dragons, demons, gods, prophecies, true love, and how the hero always wins. Then again, maybe he's not the hero, for Kihrin is not destined to save the empire.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Ruin of Kings?
The Ruin of Kings was written by Jenn Lyons and first published in 2019.
What genre is The Ruin of Kings?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is The Ruin of Kings?
The median edition has 569 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Ruin of Kings?
Readers who like it often enjoy Fire & Blood, The Way of Kings and A Feast for Crows.
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