Discord of the Gods is the triumphant finale to Jenn Lyons’ A Chorus of Dragons series. Having left the characters in an impossible situation at the end of book four, I was overjoyed to receive an ARC. I absolutely loved every second of this book- I still want more! While Jenn Lyons is often pitched as a perfect author for fans of Sanderson, Lord of the Rings, Rothfuss, and more- Lyons is truly in a high fantasy league all her own. She is unafraid to play with time, reincarnations, expansive magic systems, and creates a beautifully inclusive queer-norm world. The characters are so beloved, it would be fantastic to see even more about what happens to them after the final page. I hope she returns to the world one day, as I think there are many stories she could choose to continue. 

Throughout the past five books, Lyons has carefully crafted an intricate magical system and unique cast of characters. My favorite part about this series is the characters, their growth and change, but also the complex web of alliances and relationships. Seeing Kihrin’s growth and story arc is lovely, but so is the growth of characters like Senera and even Relos Var.  The world feels immersive and real; Lyons writes such strong world-building. I cannot wait to reread all of the books now, knowing that Lyons is a master storyteller and has no doubt known from the very beginning where she intended to take the story. She has an incredible ability to juggle so many story threads and somehow pull them all together into a cohesive and thrilling finale. 

I would highly recommend the series A Chorus of Dragons to anyone who enjoys high fantasy, LGBTQ+ rep in fantasy, or simply a stunning epic tale. Thank you so much to Jenn Lyons, Tor Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.