The King's Name (Sulien Book 2)

The King's Name (Sulien Book 2)

by Jo Walton

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4.4 stars from 99 reviews

237 pages~4 hr readPublished by Hachette UKPublished 2013-03-14

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Perfect for you if...

  • You love epic fantasy with a warrior protagonist who's forced to choose between loyalty to her lord and her principles.
  • You appreciate character-driven stories where the real conflict is moral, not just military.
  • You want the second book in a series that delivers genuine stakes and emotional weight, not filler.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer standalone novels or self-contained arcs. This is book two and assumes you've read The King's Peace.
  • You're looking for fast-paced action throughout. This is slower, more contemplative fantasy focused on consequence.
  • You want clear heroes and villains. The civil war makes former allies into enemies, and Walton won't let you off easy.

About this book

The warrior Sulien ap Gwien and her lord King Urdo have unified the land of Tir Tanagiri into a kingdom governed by a single code of law. While some view this as a hopeful future, others fear it represents the beginning of tyranny. Civil war soon engulfs Tir Tanagiri, forcing Sulien ap Gwien to fight against former comrades and loved ones as she struggles to preserve Urdo's vision. This sequel to The King's Peace continues Sulien ap Gwien's story to its conclusion.

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