"Sheer, effervescent joy . . . a larger-than-life adventure story about thieves, wizards, assassins and kings to dwell in for a good long while."--
The New York Times Book Review, on
The Ruin of Kings"An impressive and highly accomplished debut . . . both an ideal introduction to epic fantasy and a rewarding read for fans of the genre."--
The Los Angeles Times, on
The Ruin of Kings
"Ms. Lyons is all set to take her readers on a long journey indeed, unfolding and unfolding like brilliant origami. So far, though, not a hairy chest in sight, nor a languishing maiden. Fantasy has moved on, and is all the better for it."--
The Wall Street Journal, on
The Ruin of Kings