Lyons, Jenn - The Ruin of Kings

In a world ravaged by a deadly virus that turns the dead into reanimated killing machines, a young woman named Anya must fight for her survival and the survival of those she loves. Anya is a skilled archer and tracker, but she is also haunted by the past. When her younger brother is bitten by the virus, she must choose between saving him or protecting herself.

Blurb:

Anya, a skilled archer and tracker, must fight for her survival and the survival of those she loves in a world ravaged by a deadly virus that turns the dead into reanimated killing machines. Haunted by her past, Anya must make a difficult choice when her younger brother is bitten by the virus.

Along her journey through the desolate landscape, Anya encounters other survivors, each with their own stories to tell, and the Infected, the living dead driven by an insatiable hunger for flesh.

Anya's skills and cunning are put to the test as she fights to stay alive. She finds allies in a group of fellow survivors, and together they establish a community in an abandoned town.

However, the Infected are always lurking, forcing Anya and her friends to remain constantly vigilant. They must also navigate the treacherous human world, where food and supplies are scarce, and trust is hard to find.

Anya's courage, resilience, and determination to survive in a world gone mad are showcased in this captivating tale.

LGBT Themes:

• Gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• LGBTQ+ representation

Relevant tags:

dystopian, ya, lgbt, fantasy, survival, thriller

Awards & Recognition:

• Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020)
• Kirkus Reviews Starred Review
• Publishers Weekly Bestseller

• Dystopian YA novel with LGBTQ+ themes
• The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons
• A chilling and suspenseful tale of survival in a world where the dead have risen
• A must-read for fans of dystopian fiction and thriller

Title: The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons, 1) 

Author: Jenn Lyons

Genre: Fantasy, LGBT+

Pages: 752

Publisher: Tor Books

Release Date: August 25, 2020

Dimensions:

• Weight: 363 grams
• Size: 170 mm x 104 mm x 46 mm