Kadomi reviewed The Lions of al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay
Review of 'The Lions of al-Rassan' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The Lions of Al-Rassan is another of the alternate history books he keeps writing. They're usually based on a specific time period and are written with fantasy names. In this case, we have a story about the Reconquista, the time of Christians reconquering the parts of Spain that were ruled by Muslims. Only that Spain is called Esperana, the country of the Muslims is called Al-Rassan, the Muslims are Asharites, the Jews are Kindath and the Christians are Jaddites.
That put aside, it's a very entertaining story set in Al-Rassan, full of intrigues and turns. I enjoyed the characters, and didn't even mind the strange love triangle. Kay writes very well, and I will continue to read his backcatalog. I am particularly looking forward to Tigana and A Song for Arbonne.