The motivations of the characters also have their own basis. I think Cluess’s worldbuilding adds a lot of depth to the story because the world has its own interesting history. The world features different kingdoms, but there are five main kingdoms: the royal kingdoms of Etrusia. I think the fun of this story is that the reader is going to make many inferences and predictions, and most of them will turn out to be wrong. I think the ending is going to be surprising for readers (it definitely surprised me), and the winner of the Trial will be even more of a shock. The story is fast-paced despite being long, and it keeps you turning the pages.
Overall, all of them are very different people with different motivations to win the throne.
The story started off by introducing the five people who would be fighting for the throne of the Emperor. I think her character development never moved forward, if anything, it headed backward at moments. Overall, she carries herself like the royal she is, but she is a bit of an anomaly among the rest of the competitors. She is very goal-oriented, and her true feelings are always hidden away, making for an interesting personality. My favorite character was Hyperia of Volscia. This year these five outcasts will answer the call… A liar, a soldier, a servant, a thief, and a murderer will answer it. It is always the oldest child, the one who has been preparing for years to compete in the Trial. When the Emperor dies, the five royal houses of Etrusia attend the Call, where one of their own will be selected to compete for the throne. Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Adventure, Dragons Title: House of DragonsĪge Rating: I’d say that you should be 14 years old or older to read this book, understand the references, and be mature enough to stomach the murder and gore. The five main characters are introduced by titles of a Thief, a Servant, a Soldier, a Liar, and a Murderer. She ultimately shows that despite how honorable it may be to fight a war for your kingdom, it doesn’t stop someone from feeling guilty for murder.
Mainly, nobles and royalty dislike commoners.Ĭluess illustrates the concept of murder and death in a way that suits her story’s fantasy setting. I think Cluess does a great job of worldbuilding and establishing hierarchical positions. The chapters of the book switch between their various points of view, and their differing personalities are well defined. This fantasy book follows an ensemble of five main characters.
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