The Broken Empire series by Mark Lawrence

The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrence

I don't think I've come across a series that divided me this much for a long time. I couldn't even finish the first book the first time I picked the series up, but I'm glad I went back and finished the series.

The Broken Empire Trilogy is Prince of Thorns, King of Thorns and Emperor of Thorns and follows the story of ruthless aristocrat Jorg Ancrath and his quest to become emperor.

Winner of Worst Gallant Prince Award: Jorg Ancrath.
Art by Kim Kincaid at The Twirling Dragon blog.