Happy New Year, Everyone!
I hope you all had a lovely holiday season and a good start to the new year! To make it even better I’m giving away a signed Advance Reading Copy of the much anticipated second volume of the Book of the Ancestor trilogy, GREY SISTER, to a lucky winner!
To participate simply comment below this post and tell us what made you pick up and read Red Sister!
The giveaway will be closing on 31st January 2018 and as usual, I will ask Mark to randomly select a winner.
This is, as always, an international giveaway, anyone can enter!
Wishing you the best of luck!
Agnes
Please note: your email address will be required for the submission but will NOT appear on the website!
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Banner art by tamaiyoku
Pre-order links for Grey Sister on Amazon US and UK
And finally, my spoiler-free thoughts on Grey Sister can be found HERE.
that thorn guy 
Because I’d read and loved all of Mark Lawrence’s other books, but it also had an excellent cover and book description.
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Because you can’t read his first 6 novels without wanting more of those worlds trapped inside Mark Lawrence’s head.
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Do I really have to comment?
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Because Mark is an amazing author and I loved all his previous books!
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Because I saw it and I said ‘f&$kin YES!’
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Because a book with a female lead that may be as or more badass than Jorge Ancrath is definitely not something you would want to miss.
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So excited to start Red Sister!
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Having read most other things Mark has written and loved them all, even as different as they all are in style I just had to say “hell yeah” and pick it up 🙂
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sign me up please,cant wait for it.
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Previous trilogies were a hell of a ride and now a new bad ass female lead based trilogy…yeahhh!…and nice ( incredibly cool ) covers!
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Mostly because Mark Lawrence is one of my favourite authors and I thought I would support his new series.
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Because Naemrk wrote it so I knew it would be good 😊
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Meant Mark…. sure I typed Mark…. I havent even had wine 🤣🤣🤣
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Love your work Mark. Always on the lookout for the next great book to be written, and you never disappoint. Thumbs up!
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He’s my current favourite author so anything new is a must read – in fact pre-order then must read
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Love everything you write, and thus boght Red Sister. I loved it, and cannot wait for the next…
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We have a saying; “What’s good is good.” Mark is good.
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By now I think I would read just about anything Mark Lawrence writes, but also your words on Red Sister had me very intrigued ^_^
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Mark made me do it. What with his high quality writing and all.
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Amazing author. Excited for Gray Sister
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Red Sister was the first book I’d ever read of Mark’s. I found it at the 7-day section of the library. I usually get 1 book from there (new, incoming books, can only check them out for 7 days) every 2 weeks. You know, take a chance on a new author, find a hidden gem or two. Well needless to say, I fell into the book and came up two days later, when I finished it, completely hooked and immersed in a whole new world.
A beautiful piece of fiction, sir! I enjoyed every word! Cannot wait for the next!
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Because I read all your previous books and love your writing style
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Enjoyed the other 2 series. Jorge was badass, if not a little unhinged. Jalan was hilarious and honest to his nature and since I loved Marks writing I wanted to see how he handled a female protagonist. 😉
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I gave Red Sister a try because I’d read the two Broken Empire trilogies and loved them. Red Sister did NOT disappoint! I thought it Mark’s best writing, yet. I never win anything, so I have no real expectation that I’ll win this ARC; I just wanted to say how much I’m looking forward to reading Grey Sister when it’s available.
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Read all your other booms and follow you on FB. Of course I read Red Sister. Can’t wait to fet my hands on the new book.
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Mark has a very poetic, forward moving, fast paced, writing style. Most of his sentences make for good quotes. He’s one of the few writers I sacrifice sleep for. It was a given that I’d read Red Sister.
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I would be thrilled to get this !
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Because Mark wrote it!
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Because Mark Lawrence, that’s why.
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The most generic answer possible I was a big fan of the first six books so I couldn’t resist…
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Mark Lawrence is the king.
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After finishing Robin Hobb’s Assassins Fate…I needed something really extraordinary to follow because her book was so emotionally devastating. Red Sister was the only book (out of several I tried starting) that gripped me from the getgo and would not let me put it down. It was the perfect book at the perfect time. Now I am a loyal fan. Reading the Red Queen’s War books while I wait for Grey Sister.
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I picked up and read Red Sister because Mark Lawrence wrote the dang thing, duh.
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I read all of his previous novels and loved them all. Red Sister was only natural to pick up, just as Grey Sister will be!
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To be honest, I haven’t read it yet. Still working through a stack of books. I will get there though!!!
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Been a fan since I read the first page about Jorg. Continued with Jalan so couldn’t wait to meet Nana
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Commenting on the link post;p
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I picked up Red Sister cus I loved his other books. I found Mark by googling dark epic fantasy and his broken empire showed up. It scratched that itch I developed after reading ASOIF for dark fantasy, and I continued to read every other book he has published.
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Because I loved Marks other books.
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I picked up Red Sister as I initially thought it was another book set in the Broken Empire universe. It wasn’t, and for a little while I was disappointed. When I finally got over my disappointment, I finished the book over the course of a single day, because it was just as good as Mark’s other books, despite not being set in the same world
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Thanks for doing such a cool giveaway! Red Sister snagged me from its description, and because of the previous series. Best of luck too you!
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I haven’t finished Red Sister yet but I have all of Mark’s books so this one was a must have too.
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It was just perfect timing… I’d only recently discovered and devoured (metaphorically!) the Thorns and Red Queen trilogies when Red Sister was released. Mark is now one of the few authors whose work I will instinctively buy as soon as it is released.
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I picked up Red Sister because I absolutely loved all of the books Mark Lawrence has written…and I’ve read them ALL.
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I hadn’t read any Mark Lawrence books. I had just finished Sufficiently Advanced Magic and prior to that read the Ryria Revelations and related books. This was the first book, I didn’t read a summary or anything. I had no information about it, but I loved the new cover. I decided to buy it that instant. I am glad I did. It was refreshing to have such a wild stab in the dark pay off.
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The first reason might be that it was the last Mark Lawrence book that hadn’t its rightful place on my shelves yet. It could have had a unicorn and a snailfor a cover and I probably still would have bought it. Maybe not immediately though, because books are sort of expensive.
Thankfully, it was no snail and unicorn, but a beautiful cover that had a pretty different atmosphere from the previous artworks. And a girl. More than that, a girl that wasn’t all curves and bare skin. It’s not exactly rare, but not exactly common either, and definitely nice.
I was just too curious to see what world I could discover in the pages after the Broken Empire’s one. Something fresh and new! So I ended up sacrificing what I knew would be hours of sleep late at night and brought it home with all the others. No regrets, it was just that good !
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I won a copy of the first book, maybe I can win a copy of the second?!
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Red Sister was the best book i have read in recent memory. Now I am in Mark Lawrence withdrawl.
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Mark is one of my favorite authors, and I have bought and read all of his books.
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I’ve been a fan of Mark’s since Prince of thorns. I was hooked and have read all is books since. Red sister was a new series in a world separate from the broken empire world. Obviously I had pick it up and see what Mark had in store next. I was not disapointed and I’d love to get choosen for the arc of Grey Sister.
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Really loved all of the other books I’ve read by Mark Lawrence, Red Sister included. Can’t wait to get my hands on this one! 🙂
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In all honesty, I haven’t. Purchasing new books hasn’t been a part of my budget in years since I lost my job. Instead, I comment on ‘win a book posts’ and hope that I get pitied and sent books for free. Oh, and that other commenters will pity me and cover the author’s expense of shipping a book to me in New Zealand.
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Why? Because it was written by Mark. And I kept reading because it is the most realistic portrayal of a female character written by a man that I have ever read.
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I’m friends with Mark on Facebook.
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What a great time to be alive – and to read some of Mark’s books.
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I loved Red Sister.
Brilliantly Mark Lawrence 💗
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Red Sister had a feeling of underlying “magic” that with every page turned sends a shiver of anticipation through the reader and for me is rare and makes this series so special
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I loved Red Sister!
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Every book is a sure buy, was never dissapointed. And I need the signed ones too.
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The Broken pure trilogy is my favourite series of novels, love everything Mr.Lawrence writes, a new book my him is always a must read!
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Addictive writer offering another compelling exposition and protagonist.
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After the Broken Empire and Red Queen’s War series, I blindly pick up any Mark Lawrence book I see. I’ve come to trust that what he releases is written with the care, passion, and vivid imagery I know and love. The first installment of Nona’s story is one that really stuck with me. I can’t wait to see how it pans out.
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Can’t wait to see what is happening with Nona in the second instalment 🙂
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I absolutely loved Red Sister. The best part is Mark Lawrence knows how to write women without being problematic. It’s quite refreshing.
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I saw it was about nuns teaching young girls how to become deadly and badass and I just knew that I had to read this book
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Because I’ve enjoyed your writing from the beginning and always look forward to more.
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Because it will make a change to have a real book for a change. Far too many ebooks.
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I can’t wait to read this! I’ll have to reread Red Sister too.
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*rolls the dices*
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Say what about a signed copy
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All of the amazing reviews, fantastic love of Thorn series and amazing artwork!
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Because I have read and enjoyed his previous books
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I had just tried to pick up Prince of Fools but was in the mood for a more easily likable main character. A young and lonely peasant girl did the trick!
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I picked it for the cover at first, which I didn’t regret because the story was original and addicting ^^, plus Nona is my best fantasy character so far, she’s endearing and original and so strong and deep you sometimes forget she’s just twelve in the story
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I had never read any of Mark’s work before, but the U.S. cover art for Red Sister caught me eye when the book was up for pre-order on Amazon. And when I read the publisher’s description, it sounded like something I would love. I pre-ordered right then, and I wasn’t wrong. 🙂
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I came across a list when searching for new books. The whole concept of a very young girl trained in the art of killing by some kind of nuns, really got me curious.
I Love Red Sister, I’m intrigued by the world created and curious about the development of that world and the characters in the rest of the series.
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Everything else by Mark has been brilliant. Plus I was keen to see him write something in a new world.
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Because Mark wrote it of course!
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After completing The Broken Empire and The Red Queen’s War books there was no way I was not going to read Red Sister. Can’t wait for Grey Sister now.
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Kick ass ninjas nuns, no further comment required
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Because Ive not read it
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Unfortunately I haven’t got round to reading it yet :(. I picked it up because its Mark Lawrence :), he is an all around amazing author and I have bought every book he has released since I first picked up and read Prince of Thorns four years ago (also just discovered it will be four years on 24th January).
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I’m quite excited for this book.
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Because I consider Mark to be one of the greatest fantasy authors out there. I’ll read anything, regardless of the genre, as long as it’s from him.
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Because I’d come out of retirement to review it. Red Sister was that good.
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I’m in!!!
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I really want this!
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I picked up Red Sister because I’ve been a fan of the works of Mark Lawrence since I first saw Prince of Thorns recommended on a website.
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Because Jorg, Jalen, Snorri, Makin and the boys were awesome! Had to see what the girls were like and yes they are awesome too!
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Omg I can’t wait to dig into this book, thank you
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i love your books
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Loved all of Lawrence’s books he is one of the few writers I can’t wait to read along with Martin, Abercrombie and Dan Simmons and the latest series of books is the same
In fact I saw a post on Twitter that someone was reading Grey Sister so rushed to my kindle to download it only to find that it wasn’t out yet and it must have been a pre release review copy
Totally gutted
Anyhoo can’t wait till it comes out
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Hoping to win woohoo red sister was awesome can’t wait to read grey sister whether I win or not.
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Omg, omg, omg!! Please, please, please!!!
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I asked for Prince of Thorns last Christmas, and since receiving it as a gift have been voraciously reading all I can of That Thorn Guy’s work (including Red Sister!). The books helped keep me sane in a tough year, and I can’t wait to read more.
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Been following Mark’s work since Pot!
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I loved the Broken Empire, and I was excited about next series
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Because i loved Prince of Thorns and wanted to see what his new book is about, didnt regret it! I always loved storys where the characters age/progress get stronger over time and you see them grow.
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Broken empire made me forget about my depression for a good week, thanks a million
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I’m just gonna leave this comment here, that bloody Thorn guy is awesome….😃💀
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Because his other books were amazing. And this cover ❤
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I picked up Red Sister after seeing people rave about it online! It did not disappoint!!
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Nuns who train in religion, combat, and magic, or even religious, combat magic was too perfect a premise to pass up. I was not disappointed.
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