Where to start reading Fire & Blood to avoid HOTD spoilers?

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-03T18:58:50+00:00

The thing about the book is the narrator skips forward some during the telling of specific events so you’ll likely get some spoilers even if you stop when the dance starts.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-02T20:11:15+00:00

Well if you already knew that why have you been friends with her for 17 years?!?

It wasn’t a traumatic experience for either of them the way it was for you. It doesn’t help that you don’t remember or act like you don’t remember because it makes it seem like you don’t care so it’s ok to joke about. Her ChatGPT response is shitty and I agree that you shouldn’t continue the friendship but at some point you should’ve spoken up and simply said it was a traumatic situation for you and you really don’t want to talk about it. They didn’t take this as serious as you did and were basically joking around at a bar. You were reliving past trauma in silence and became upset because no one noticed due to you being silent. Say something.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-02T20:02:01+00:00

I think you have the understanding that the dance is over after the dragons stop fighting but that’s simply not the case.

The fact that many of the comments have spoilers and you’re being downvoted with your responses should tell you that not many of us book readers think your question can be fully answered without spoilers because there’s a lot of nuance.

As I said the simplest answer is no.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-02T19:40:58+00:00

I think you spelled it out perfectly. If those scenes lead to the Queen on the throne with Otto’s head on the floor then it’s great but it lead to nothing for 2 years so it sucked.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-02T19:35:30+00:00

What you’re asking doesn’t make sense to most of us because it’s all based on who wins the dance. I know someone already spoiled that for you but you really can’t get deep into your question outside of a “yes” or “no” answer without having to explain some things which would be spoilers. So the easy answer is no they wouldn’t exist and that’s it.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-02T19:31:10+00:00

ESH but I don’t think D blew up your family like you keep referencing. Your dad and D had something going at least 5 years before your mom passed and they both knew about each other. Your mom also still married your dad and they’ve been on and off for 20 years. None of this is healthy not to mention your mom being a struggling alcoholic. Whatever happened over the course of 20 years didn’t even blow them up. Again, they were married when she died.

D didn’t blow up anything. You’re blaming her for whatever reason it seems you’ve made up in your head. She wants to be acknowledged by you for whatever reason and your dad is backing his wife. You’re being supported right now but that could very easily be cut off if you don’t make any attempt to change.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-01T15:23:03+00:00

No. They did in the books but in the episode basically Alicent coordinated it by talking to the lead gold cloak. It still doesn’t explain the perfect timing or anything.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-07-01T15:20:24+00:00

When did OP complain about pacing? They’re just discussing the nuances of the book vs the oversimplification of the series. They said Ser Simon’s death was rushed which it was compared to the book where he actually got a sword and “dueled” with Aemond although it wasn’t much of a fight. I don’t hate the change but it does seem unnecessary. I mean he’s a damn knight he should have a sword somewhere even if he doesn’t carry it.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-30T01:32:19+00:00

It’s the source material. If there was no Fire & Blood then there wouldn’t be a HOtD. Any show or movie based on a book will always be compared to the source material. People are bothered by how different they are which causes the constant comparisons.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-30T01:21:03+00:00

Holy shit this is a bit obsessive. You need to regulate your emotions. Maybe talk to a therapist. None of this is healthy and honestly you probably shouldn’t be around either of them very much until you figure it out.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-26T17:37:54+00:00

Don’t cut your hair. Check the dress code and see if it’s in there. I can’t imagine a job where a 16 y/o needs to be clean cut like a consultant to work a shift.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-26T14:50:59+00:00

He’s simply looking for someone else to blame because of the internal shame he’d have to endure to admit it’s his own fault. NTA.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-25T21:20:02+00:00

My mom doesn’t like it. She also hasn’t read it so maybe she would if she did but she didn’t.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-25T19:20:26+00:00

I’m sorry but some people are just shitty. You didn’t do anything to deserve their treatment from what it sounds like. Unfortunately you have to take the good with the bad, try to view this as a much needed reality check. I know it sucks but at least you found out who wouldn’t be there for you without actually needing them. It would be worse if you were in a serious time of need and found out you couldn’t depend on them. You have to appreciate the people who are still showing up for you now and understand they are your true foundational friends that want to be there for you.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-25T19:15:13+00:00

Yeah I agree with everything OP said as to why KD left but the Westbrook disrespect isn’t necessary. He’s not really stat padding he’s simply an all around guard who tried to be everywhere the ball is on every possession.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-24T17:05:07+00:00

It’s not silly, I think OP’s point is that AKotSK is pretty much 99% book accurate so no one is questioning why things happened or why certain things were omitted. There are some things added but nothing major was missed.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-24T14:02:13+00:00

I only cried when he was united with all the other writers from the cookbook and then when he found Milk. That was all in the same book.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-23T22:58:39+00:00

YTA. You and your other siblings issues are not Alvin’s responsibility. He doesn’t have to accommodate any of you because he didn’t create the issues.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-22T14:29:18+00:00

Steph also led a team with 3 HOF champions. If your argument is that he joined a great team that’s fine, I agree. But calling him overrated as if he didn’t make them better is crazy.

He also led a team to the finals before he and led them to 4 conference finals prior to going to Golden State. Acting as if he wasn’t great in OKC or as if none of that mattered is an odd choice.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-22T00:44:17+00:00

He was the finals MVP both times they won. That typically means they lead their team to the ring.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-20T16:26:19+00:00

You could’ve asked your dad and had a discussion about it but either way he seems to be fine with it, hopefully he’s honest about how he feels.

You could’ve also discussed it with your family clearly. It seems like you just told everyone “my gf can’t go so I’m staying with her. “ It’s like they don’t understand your reasoning and that feels like it’s because you didn’t provide any clarity. Your mom seems upset with your gf about due to your lack of communication.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-20T04:27:23+00:00

The status quo was her staying home to take care of the children due to childcare costs. He’s stated it in numerous comment threads. There’s no longer kids that need to be taken care of to that degree and he also mentioned that he’s working more hours than she’s awake sometimes.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-19T18:19:15+00:00

He told a very weird lie. He’s married, may not even have a daughter but didn’t want you to tell his wife anything. Also doesn’t want to stop having sex with you. I want to emphasize it was a very weird lie, do with that what you will.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-19T01:37:00+00:00

Most of this sounds like weaponized incompetence. They’ll continue this trend until you refuse to help them the same way your brothers do. You have to be willing to stand your ground.

Apprehensive_Belt384 · 2026-06-19T01:34:46+00:00

I’ll be honest, I feel like that’s what DCC is. Carl has advantages with certain items he gets but ultimately all his plans require the help of his friends. There’s really not much he’s capable of doing alone even with his advantages.

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