Thread by @westerosies

While we wait, If you’re interested in engaging with more of the Targaryen lore as well as ASOIAF in general, but are confused where to start…
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Here is a thread on the books set within the TWOIAF that have been published by GRRM, and each of their purposes! #HouseOfTheDragon

ASOIAF - A Song of Ice and Fire

Three main stories interweave:
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The dynastic war among several Noble families for control of Westeros
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Jon Snow & The Nightswatch against the growing darkness beyond the Wall
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Daenerys Targaryen’s rise to power across the Narrow Sea in Essos

MmThe point of view of each chapter is a limited perspective of a range of characters.
You get a direct look into the minds of iconic characters from the show such as Arya, Tyrion, Cersei, Daenerys, Jon, & more!
MANY more plot lines & characters were not put into the show.

Fire and Blood Vol. 1

Tells the history of the first half of House Targaryens conquest & rule over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
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Unlike direct POVs within ASOIAF, this book is more of a historical text written by several chroniclers who were alive at the time of the events.

Important to note that some of this text should be viewed within a questioning lens. Some events, especially those within the Dance of Dragons & it’s conflicting reports, could have been manipulated to favour certain people over others so that history would remember them fonder.

TWOIAF - The World of Ice and Fire

The book details the history of Westeros, from the pre-historic Dawn Age up to just before the main book series, as well as history from diverse and vibrant lands beyond Westeros. The book features stunning artwork accompanying the texts.

GRRM also wrote several other texts as sort of “standalones”
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Tales of Dunk and Egg
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The Princess and the Queen
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The Rogue Prince
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The Sons of the Dragon