Book Recap Diaries : Chapter Recaps & Book Summaries

          GAME OF THRONES  SEASON 7 Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 1 Recap: "Dragonstone" In "Dragonstone," the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 7, the story picks up with the aftermath of the dramatic events of the Season 6 finale, as characters position themselves for the battles to come. With Daenerys Targaryen finally arriving in Westeros, Jon Snow consolidating power in the North, and Cersei Lannister asserting her rule over the Seven Kingdoms, the episode sets the stage for a new phase in the struggle for control of Westeros. The Massacre of House Frey The episode opens with a surprising scene in the Riverlands, where Arya Stark, disguised as Walder Frey, hosts a feast for the remaining members of House Frey. In her guise, Arya toasts to their recent victories and encourages them to drink deeply from their wine cups. As the Freys begin to suffer and collapse from the poisoned wine, Arya reveals herself, declaring that the North remembers a...

            GAME OF THRONES  SEASON 8 Game of Thrones Season 8, Episode 1 Recap: "Winterfell" In "Winterfell," the first episode of Game of Thrones Season 8, characters reunite, alliances are tested, and the armies of Westeros prepare for the looming threat of the White Walkers. The episode is a mix of anticipation, tension, and emotion as friends and family gather to face their greatest challenge yet. The title refers to the setting of much of the episode and the return of key characters to the Stark ancestral home. Daenerys and Jon Arrive in Winterfell The episode opens with Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and their army arriving in Winterfell. The Northern lords, including Sansa Stark, observe the arrival with a mixture of suspicion and skepticism. The North is wary of Daenerys and her foreign forces, and Sansa especially questions Jon’s decision to bend the knee to Daenerys. Jon and Arya Stark share a heartfelt reunion, marking the first time they’...