A Dance with Dragons - George R. R. Martin

American novelist, screenwriter, producer, and short story author George Raymond Richard Martin is also known as GRRM.

A Game of Thrones

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Throughout the story, many characters have the ability to force their spirits into another body and leave their bodies for a variety of reasons. Humans, who are forced to hunt other humans for food, become animals as a result, which causes conflict.

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Varamyr is a formidable being. Varamyr considers the boundaries of his being as well as what is and is not permitted. He also considers his battles in the past and the possibility that his life may soon be over.

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This is the story's foundation: Stannis stays at the wall, determined to take The Iron Throne, and he keeps trying to take power. He continues his role in Jon and Melisandre's trio to try to gain more power while he is there.

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The majority of the book is spent attempting to reach Meereen, where Tyrion hopes to persuade Daenerys to work for him. Dany, the new queen, is still getting used to her position, despises war, and ultimately marries Hizdahr for political reasons.

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Dany, mother of the dragons, finally takes flight on Drogon, which is a much awaited event. Many things go awry in Dany's absence. Like Dany, Jon Snow is trying to find out his role as the new Lord Commander.

The Iron Throne will still be recovered, according to Aegon Targaryen. Armed with the Golden Company, Aegon travels to Westeros. Aegon hasn't made his major move yet.

Kevan Lannister is summoned to see the Grand Maester Pycelle at the story's conclusion. Varys set it up as a trap. Both Kevan and Pycelle are killed.

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