Throne Of Glass

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Book Synopsis

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her, her, freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

Her opponents are men thieves’ assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her but, it is the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could have imagined.

The Hook

Okay on to one of my favorite authors Sarah J. Maas, I love her rich detail and phenomenal descriptiveness that she uses in all of her books. I’m super excited to reread this book The Throne of Glass, just to refresh my memory before I write my review. But Real quick I just want to give a quick note about the Throne of Glass.

Before diving into Throne of Glass, I must emphasize the importance of reading The Assassin's Blade first. That novel provides crucial backstory and character development that enriches the reading experience of the subsequent books. While Throne of Glass can technically be read as a standalone, you'd be missing out on the intricate details and nuances that make Maas' world so captivating. Trust me, it's worth taking the time to read The Assassin's Blade first – it will make your journey through Throne of Glass and her other books in the series all the more rewarding.

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So, I recommend reading the books in this Order:

The Assassins Blade

Throne of Glass

Crown Of Midnight

Heir of Fire

Queen of Shadows

Empire of Storms

Tower of Dawn

Kingdom of Ash

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Book Review

By Blogger:

Dee Szuba

As an avid reader, I was immediately captivated by Sarah J. Maas' intricate world-building in "Throne of Glass." With a masterful command of descriptive language, she paints vivid images that transport you directly into the heart of the narrative. Every detail, from the intricate architecture of the royal palace to the description of the scene is meticulously crafted, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the story's rich tapestry.

Maas' skill extends far beyond mere visual descriptions; she has a remarkable talent for drawing the reader into the emotional depths of her characters. Through her deft portrayal of their thoughts, motivations, and internal struggles, I found myself deeply invested in their journeys, experiencing their triumphs and heartbreaks as if they were my own. This emotional resonance, coupled with the author's creative story telling techniques, kept me eagerly turning the pages, desperate to unravel the intricate web she had woven.

Perhaps one of Maas' greatest strengths lies in her ability to guide the reader through the twists and turns of her narrative in an organic and captivating manner. She seamlessly weaves together multiple storylines, each one contributing to the overall tapestry while maintaining a sense of mystery and suspense that keeps the reader engaged and eager to discover what lies ahead.

Book Spoilers

Disclaimer: This section might contain Spoilers about the book because, as we read the books we try to provide readers with information that might catch them off guard and/or trigger them to in one way or another. This is the main reason for this blog was created.

There are a few points I want to bring up about this book. While most of the book is pretty vanilla in terms of disclaimers or things that will catch you unaware; there is one part in chapter 16 when Cahill is talking to Celaena about the scars she has on her back. As Celaena goes into the story of her scars and what she did to receive them, she brings up a woman that was raped and murdered by the overseers in Endovier.

Additionally, there are a few scenes throughout the story where there is some foul language used. Therefore, I wouldn’t recommend anyone under the age of 15 to read this book. As it might be too adult for some children.