A review by katiegilley
A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

This book has been several years in the making. I started the series in 2012 and flew through the first three books. When I got to this one, it was an immediate stop. Westeros overload. But when this season of GoT started on HBO, I decided that I had to start reading the series again. Martin is so smart in the way that he structures his books - the first 2/3 consists of long chapters that set a strong foundation for what's coming. The last 1/3 is short, quick chapters that make the story feel much more fast-paced and action packed. When I got to that point, I just could not stop reading.returnreturnThis part of the story focuses mainly on Brienne, Sansa (Alayne), Arya, Sam, Jaime, and Cersei, among a few others. When I read this, I kept asking myself why do I keep reading these?? They are so full of heartbreak and misery - but I think that's exactly why I keep trudging through the series: I just want to know what happens! It's hard to say much more because the suspense of the stories is what makes these books addictive. If you started the series but haven't finished - I would urge you not to give up! Get to the books when you can devote the time and energy, but don't force it. While heartbreaking, it is certainly a good, sweeping story!