The Blood of the Old Kings introduces a fantasy world which has been overrun by a power-hungry empire, powered by necromancy. Where many countries and kings once resided, the empire has brought oppression and death. Dragons and old gods have been slain or enslaved. A widow sets out to ask the last living dragon for the power to defeat her enemies. Her wish is granted. But she has to discover that a powerful empire can't be overthrown by just a single person. This book follows 3 different characters, each on their own journey but all of them under the oppression of the empire. This story offers a very interesting take on magic systems, dragons and what it means to be a king of the people. I had a great time reading this book, even though the magic was sometimes a little confusing. The characters were unique and fleshed-out, and the conversations and conflicts were interesting to follow. The ending was a little abrupt, but there are two more books to continue this story and there are still many loose ends and prophecies to be fulfilled. I'm looking forward to continue this story.