5/17/2023 0 Comments Throne.of gpassAnd a princess from a faraway country will befriend her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. She has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Throne of Glass is a must-read for any fantasy fan.Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Pros– Amazing writing, intricate world-building, fascinating characters, killer plotĬons– Not diverse, predictable antagonist “We all bear scars,… Mine just happen to be more visible than most.” Honestly, the biggest ship in this novel is the main characters with a full night of sleep. Sarah knows how to make you absolutely root for one person, then in the next chapter completely change your mind. There is a bit of a love triangle, but it is handled well and didn’t bother me at all. As for the relationships in this book- I think Sarah J. While it does get better in later books, don’t expect to see many POC or LGBTQ+ characters. Maas books) is the lack of diversity in the cast. The biggest downfall with the characters in this book (and most Sarah J. Dorian is like a puppy and I just want to protect him, okay? The villains in this book are probably the least interesting of the series but still held their own. Dorian and Chaol are both equally interesting characters, with their own arcs and development that just get better as the book (and series) goes on. She also shows that you can be girly and tough, that you can enjoy romance novels and dresses and also know the quickest ways to kill a man. Celaena is such a strong, badass protagonist who isn’t solely good but remains likable. Maas writes complex characters (with complex names to match). I absolutely love all of these characters. I can survive well enough on my own- if given the proper reading material.” The exposition never slows down the scenes, but it does take some time, in the beginning, to learn about the world. The pacing in Throne of Glass is done very well, with no slow moments as you dive into this mystery and action-packed book. But it makes no difference if my name’s Celaena or Lillian or Bitch, because I’d still beat you, no matter what you call me.” She has a few words she seems to favor, and some sentences you’ll see quite a few times over the course of the series. The only downside to her writing style is that it does tend to feel a little repetitive (especially in later books). There is also plenty of relatable and funny dialogue to break up the action and mystery in the novel. There are so many inspiring and quotable lines from this book (and later books) that stand out when reading, while also feeling natural for the characters. Her descriptions are vivid, immersing you in the scents and sights. “Sometimes, the wicked will tell us things just to confuse us–to haunt our thoughts long after we’ve faced them.” Maas throws you into this fantasy setting, providing necessary details but never overwhelming you. The world of Throne of Glass is an elaborate fantasy world that just gets more and more developed with each novel, while never feeling too intricate. “Libraries were full of ideas-perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.” When some of the other contestants start being mysteriously killed, Celaena must discover the killer’s identity before she becomes their next victim, but she uncovers more secrets than she ever expected. Even joining a competition against the most ruthless criminals and warriors in order to become the King’s Champion, the King of Ardalan’s personal killer. When Prince Dorian offers her a chance to earn back her freedom, Celaena will do anything. Throne of Glass follows the kingdom of Ardalan’s most renowned assassin, Celaena Sardothien, who has been enslaved in the brutal salt mines of Endovier for a year after being captured. ‘You could do anything, if only you dared. “’You could rattle the stars,’ she whispered. Review In A Nutshell: Throne of Glass is an amazing, feminist fantasy that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with epic action, fascinating mystery, and great characters! Throne of Glass is one of my all-time favorite book, and with the last book coming out in just a couple of months, I want to review each installment in this epic series.
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