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The Liar's Key (The Red Queen's War, #2)

Mark Lawrence
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The Liar's Key (The Red Queen's War, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Mark Lawrence

The Liar's Key (The Red Queen's War, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Medieval Era

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Liar's Key by Mark Lawrence is the second book in the Red Queen's War trilogy. It follows the journey of Prince Jalan Kendeth and Snorri ver Snagason as they search for Loki's key, a magical artifact with the power to open any door, including those to death and beyond.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

27,285 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mark Lawrence's The Liar's Key is praised for its gripping adventure and complex characters, particularly the compelling protagonist. Critics admire Lawrence's world-building and dark humor. However, some readers find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. Overall, it's a strong sequel that continues to engage fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Liar's Key (The Red Queen's War, #2)?

A reader who would enjoy The Liar's Key by Mark Lawrence is likely a fan of dark fantasy with flawed, complex characters and intricate plots. Enthusiasts of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series or Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy will appreciate the morally ambiguous protagonists and gritty, immersive world-building.

4.4

27,285 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fantasy World • Medieval Era

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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