I think what's good about ASOIAF for non-fantasy readers is that it doesn't really come off as fantasy. I mean, okay, the very first prologue is about the white-walkers but the characters don't even believe in them and they always find a way to rationalize things that are actually supernatural. I was convinced for like the majority of GoT that there was no fantasy element at all!

And my copy of A Storm of Swords as a kindle version that had it all as one book which I am grateful for. The second half was so much more interesting so I hope you like it! Even though the Starks are my favorite characters, I find myself more interested in King's Landing (especially Tyrion!) than any of the other plots.

caitie . puff