A Clash of Kings: A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2

A Clash of Kings is the second book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, and it plunges Westeros deeper into chaos. With King Robert Baratheon dead, multiple claimants rise to seize the Iron Throne—sparking the brutal War of the Five Kings.

As Joffrey Baratheon rules from King’s Landing, his uncles Stannis and Renly both declare themselves king. Meanwhile, Robb Stark is crowned King in the North, and Balon Greyjoy seeks independence for the Iron Islands. Across the sea, Daenerys Targaryen continues her quest to reclaim her family’s throne, while in the North, the Night’s Watch ventures beyond the Wall to confront ancient threats.