After loving The Girl and the Stars I just had to pick up the second book in the Book of Ice Series. The good thing is the book continues off straight after the cliffhanger of the first book, so you’re straight back into the story and excited to know more. If you’re reading them straight after one another this is great, however I’m personally thankful that Lawrence adds a Story So Far section to remind me of what happened in the first book that I’d read the year before.
Mark Lawrence
Mark Lawrence is a British author celebrated for his immersive and darkly atmospheric fantasy novels. Born in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, Lawrence spent much of his childhood in various countries before settling in the United Kingdom. His diverse cultural experiences and love for storytelling fueled his passion for writing from a young age.
Lawrence burst onto the fantasy scene with his debut novel, "Prince of Thorns," published in 2011, which marked the beginning of his highly acclaimed Broken Empire series. This gritty and compelling trilogy follows the journey of Prince Jorg Ancrath as he seeks revenge in a brutal and unforgiving world ravaged by war and magic.
Continuing his exploration of morally complex characters and grim settings, Lawrence expanded his literary universe with the Red Queen's War trilogy and the Book of the Ancestor series. Each series showcases Lawrence's talent for crafting intricate plots, vivid characters, and evocative prose, earning him a dedicated following of readers drawn to his unique blend of dark fantasy and philosophical themes.
In addition to his novels, Lawrence is known for his engaging presence on social media and his willingness to interact with fans. He frequently shares insights into his writing process, offers advice to aspiring authors, and participates in online discussions about literature and fantasy culture.
With a growing body of work that continues to push the boundaries of the fantasy genre, Mark Lawrence has established himself as a prominent voice in contemporary fantasy fiction. His thought-provoking narratives and captivating storytelling have solidified his place among the genre's most influential and beloved authors.
Bibliography
- The Broken Empire series:
- "Prince of Thorns" (2011)
- "King of Thorns" (2012)
- "Emperor of Thorns" (2013)
- The Red Queen's War trilogy:
- "Prince of Fools" (2014)
- "The Liar's Key" (2015)
- "The Wheel of Osheim" (2016)
- The Book of the Ancestor series:
- "Red Sister" (2017)
- "Grey Sister" (2018)
- "Holy Sister" (2019)
- The Impossible Times trilogy:
- "One Word Kill" (2019)
- "Limited Wish" (2019)
- "Dispel Illusion" (2019)
- The Girl and the Stars series:
- "The Girl and the Stars" (2020)
- "The Girl and the Mountain" (2021)
- "Road Brothers: Tales from the Broken Empire" (2017) - A collection of short stories set in the Broken Empire world.
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Girl and The Stars
The Girl and the StarsMark Lawrence (Affiliate Links) In the ice, east of the Black Rock, there is a hole into which broken children are thrown. On Abeth the vastness of the ice holds no room for individuals. Survival together is barely possible. No one survives alone. To resist the cold, to endure the months … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… Holy Sister
Holy SisterMark Lawrence (Affiliate Links) Nona Grey’s story reaches its shattering conclusion in the third instalment of Book of the Ancestor. They came against her as a child. Now they face the woman. The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… Grey Sister
Grey SisterMark Lawrence (Affiliate Links) In Mystic Class Nona Grey begins to learn the secrets of the universe. But so often even the deepest truths just make our choices harder. Before she leaves the Convent of Sweet Mercy Nona must choose her path and take the red of a Martial Sister, the grey of a … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… Red Sister
At the Convent of Sweet Mercy young girls are raised to be killers. In a few the old bloods show, gifting talents rarely seen since the tribes beached their ships on Abeth. But the mistresses of sword and shadow don’t truly understand the trouble the eight year old Nona Grey brings with her. Despite the security and … View Post