Review: Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Okay, I absolutely adored this book! I’ve had it on my TBR for ages and was super hesitant to start because I’d heard some mixed opinions. As a huge ACOTAR fangirl, I already had major respect for Maas, but this book just solidified my opinion of her as an author. I just love her writing style; I can visualize everything so clearly and vividly. It’s like a literal movie playing in my mind when I read a Sarah J. Maas book.

I really loved the FMC, Celaena. She’s a morally grey badass, and I can tell there’s so much more to her than what we’ve seen so far. She’s a total mystery, and I can’t wait to get to know her character better and learn more about her backstory. I decided to read this series in romantic order, so I didn’t go into it with prior knowledge of The Assassin’s Blade. I didn’t feel too confused about what was going on or about her as a character, though. I love all the characters in this story and have a feeling I’m not even close to scratching the surface of what this series is truly about, but I’m very intrigued to see where it goes and will be immediately jumping into the next one! Highly recommend so far!

Favorite quotes from this book were:

-“No. I can survive well enough on my own— if given the proper reading material.”

Girl, same lol. So relatable! This just perfectly sums up my own bookish tendencies.

-“Still, the image haunted his dreams throughout the night: a lovely girl gazing at the stars, and the stars who gazed back.”

This quote is so beautifully written and creates such a vivid and romantic image. It’s a small moment, but it’s so impactful.

-“Sometimes, the wicked will tell us things just to confuse us–to haunt our thoughts long after we've faced them.”

This quote is so insightful and speaks to the psychological games that are played throughout the book. It highlights the manipulative nature of some of the characters.

Throne of Glass is a fantastic start to what promises to be an epic series. The characters are compelling, the world-building is immersive, and the writing is captivating. If you’re a fan of fantasy, strong female leads, or just great storytelling in general, I highly recommend picking this one up!

*Pinterest board created by me for this book: https://www.pinterest.com/isalemx3/throne-of-glass/

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