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Oh my God! I absolutely devoured this book in one sitting, it was that good! The book has you intrigued right from the first sentence and even though this book is above 400 pages, it does not slacken in its pacing. I never felt bored even when I was being fed information and I just ate it all. I loved the character development and I am so glad that Celaena, our protagonist, is strong and driven and that’s something I love about Sarah J Mass's writing. I really enjoyed that the story was around a formidable assassin, and she has already lived through her years of fame and downfall after being captured. This is a story of what happens after, when opportunity presents itself and how she grabs onto it and what that opportunity leads her to. I know, I know, I’m late to the party. I don’t know how I hadn’t read this book, but hey, better late than never, right? I am sooo looking forward to diving into the next one!

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas is the first book in the series by the same name. Celaena Sardothien, the protagonist is Adarlan's most notorious assassin who was enslaved in Endovier. She is bought to the king's court to compete to become the King's Champion and win back her freedom, failing which she would be killed. The things become dangerous as the competition proceeds and several dark secrets are revealed in the course of the book. 🗡 When it comes to characterisation, I feel that the author has done a tremendous job. She has shaped and developed the characters masterfully and has weaved the story with a lot of skill. I really liked Nehemia and Dorian, apart from the obvious favourite Celaena. Lies, murders and manipulation dominate the narrative. The narrative was a bit slow paced during the first half of the book but it became interesting and thrilling later. I was in for a lot of surprises and I couldn't put the book down. I would highly recommend you guys to read this series if you still haven't.

Just started reading this book and already loving it...The package was good but I'd prefer cardboard packaging instead of paper packaging for books...

I want to jump. Literally. Because I just finished a remarkable book that kept me on the edge of my seat all the while I read it. I am now an even bigger fan of Sarah J. Maas as she never fails to amaze me with her astounding writing and world-building. In this book, Maas has created a riveting fictional world where lives a girl who is almost invincible. I appreciate the fact that Maas’ heroines are always hot, strong and gutsy. Her characters are always fascinating and I am easily in love with most of them. Points I Liked About Throne of Glass Plot: Honestly, while reading the book, I thought I would see glimpses of The Hunger Games because of similar plotlines. However, the similarity ends right there. A ruthless competition is the only thing common between the two books and nothing else. Celaena is a savage assassin and is the only woman in a competition between cruel and shrewd criminals. The premise of the book is highly fascinating. I was sold on it instantly. I am glad that my inquisitiveness was not met with disappointment as I loved the book. Writing: With every page that I turned (on my Kindle), every word that I read, it felt like I was watching a movie. Maas’ writing is commendable. She spins out characters and situations with such eloquence that you will instantly be lured into her world and will want to dwell in there forever. Sometimes, imagining things that are a part of someone else’s imagination can get a little tricky but with this book and Maas’ writing, her fictional world and characters unfurled smoothly before my eyes. Celaena: Oh my God!! This girl is mind-blowing. I thought I loved Feyre from A Court of Thorns and Roses but Celaena just took my breath away. She is such a kick-ass, strong female lead that I cannot help but admire her guts. She is this fierce fighter who will do anything to survive and fight for her people. Her unnatural strength and grit make her a very strong character. She convincingly outdoes her male counterparts that make her the perfect assassin. Points I Did Not Like About Throne of Glass Nothing at all. Bow down to the master of fantasy fiction. Final View: I am excited for the next book in this series. If you haven’t read this book till now, then go and get it right away. If you love fantasy fiction, then you will surely love this one. Originally posted on Alphagirl.in

Books quality is very good ...just not satisfied with the font size ..font size could be better

I absolutely love this book!! This is the series which got me into reading YA fiction and I am so happy I discovered the genre. The world building in this series is alsolutely amazing and the characters are really unique with great chemistry between them. There is a lot going on from the competition and the mysterious murders to the budding romance between Prince Dorian and Celaena. All-in-all this book will keep you on your toes quivering with excitement thinking about what will happen next.

I like SJM's novels. This was my second and I loved this novel. Characters are very likeable. The story and plot was too simple and easy to understand with some cheesy romance. Definitely worth a try.

amazing plot, amazing characters i love it

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I just love this series. It's beautifully written. I can kick myself for not starting it sooner.

I have to admit that this book is probably not one that I would have immediately grabbed after reading the description, but after seeing glowing review after glowing review my curiosity was ignited, so I pre-ordered this one from amazon. I'm so glad that I listened to the reviewers and grabbed this one. What a treat to read! No summary of the plot that I could write would accurately show just how awesome this story is. There is action and mystery and the supernatural. There is a love story ... sort of. It's pretty subtle at this point in the story. This is a story of survival as well as a story of a society which is potentially at the dawn of a new age. This is the story of a girl who has gotten by in this life by taking care of herself and herself alone for the most part, but who finds herself letting her guard down enough to find friendship and companionship. There are so many things to like about this story. I think I'll boil all of it down to these things: Celaena Sardothien. What an amazing heroine for this series! She is so strong. So strong. She can kick just about everyone's tail at every turn. She is smart and athletic and cunning. She has a big heart, but she is not in any hurry to let anyone really see that. She finds joy and happiness in life despite all of the hardship and trial that has been thrown her way. I love her because even though she is strong and a capable fighter, she is also emotional and vulnerable at times. She doesn't have to be stoic to show her strength. There is still so much more to learn about her. I can't wait to see what future books in this series reveal about her and her destiny to help her oppressed people. Even she doesn't exactly know how she fits into any grand plans, but I'm excited to see how she moves into her new roles as the series continues. She is fun to read about. Chaol Westfall, Captain of the Royal Guards. Oh how I loved this character! Chaol is a no nonsense guard who doesn't let his guard down around Celaena because he recognizes her potential for violence and mischief. He sees her strength and her intelligence, and he knows that she would just as quickly slit his throat as anything in order to gain freedom if she could. He trains her diligently and seems to understand her more than anyone else. In the process he seems to grow attached to her, but he never really comes out and says anything. His actions show his feelings more than any words he utters. So many times I just willed him to say what he was feeling, but I'm not sure that even he knows exactly what he is feeling. He was a fascinating guy to read about. I want to know more about him in the future books as well. Prince Dorian. Yes, there is a love triangle in this book ... sort of. It's not really one I guess because Dorian is in love with Celaena, and Celaena sort of likes Dorian, but Chaol is there too. The only difference is that Chaol and Celaena don't ever really explore their feelings for one another, either to themselves or each other. So it's kind of a weak love triangle. Nevertheless, I have to say that I love the character of Dorian. My heart breaks for him in so many ways. It has to be hard to be the son of such a horrible king. But it seems as if Dorian is beginning to form his own path by the end of this book. There is still more to discover with this character. I just know that I love him with his love of books and his kindness toward Celaena. I have the feeling that he will play a pivotal role in the future of this society if things will ever work out to help the oppressed. The ideas of this book. There are so many interesting themes that are being thrown about in this novel. I think it was interesting to see the way that the government had tried to eliminate knowledge from the people by destroying books and history. Now that knowledge is being held by the king who could potentially use it against the people. But it seems as if those who are rebelling have kept some of that knowledge, and that will prevent the government from having power over them. Knowledge is definitely power in this world as well as our own I'd say. I think that the idea of freedom in this book is interesting as well. Freedom is a powerful motivation for Celaena, but it is something that Dorian seeks as well. So many people in this society are not truly free, and eventually they will need to make some tough choices to see what they will sacrifice to gain that freedom. There is still so much more to discover as this series progresses. The pacing of this book was wonderful. Not too fast, not too slow. I felt as if I was slowly unwrapping a Christmas package, layer by layer, slowing discovering the parts of the book that would come together to create such a detailed and layered story. I almost wish that I had waited to read this book until the next book in the series had been published because I want to know so much more. I have definitely discovered a new favorite, I think. Future books will determine whether this one becomes a classic for me that I will read over and over again, but for now I'd say that Throne of Glass is a wonderful beginning to a fascinating and engaging new series. Five stars!

Love this book Just wish for paper packs they would add a bit more protection so that it wont get small minor dents and scratches