House of the Dragon is one of the most talked about fantasy shows currently. The prequel to HBO's hit show Game Of Thrones, this series is also based in the world created by author George RR Martin. However, as prequels not all the stories have been revealed in the usual linear format and the fans of the series often have the question of where to begin reading the vast world.
Martin originally planned the series as a trilogy but has released five out of a planned seven volumes. The last volume Dance of Dragons came out in 2011 and two more are expected to release in the coming years. While the hit show Game of Thrones is based on A Song of Ice and Fire series by Martin, House of the Dragon is technically based on Fire & Blood.
Unlike a typical fantasy book, this one is written as a historical account written and kept by an Archmaester of Westeros. The show in its first season did move away from the source material in several ways. From the romantic relationship between Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen to the accidental death of Lucerys Velaryon, there was plenty that the showrunners took liberty.
In the second season, the showrunners also decided to remove one character, the youngest of King Aegon's son Maelor. It also altered the events that took place in the murder of Prince Jaehaerys. The books also have detailed accounts of events that may be removed from the show for the sake of its runtime.
While the show has fleshed out many of the side characters, the books do share a la.