Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

 Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
Book #1 of Throne of Glass Series
My Rating: 5/5 stars

A badass female assassin, magic, political intrigue, war, competition. What more could you ask for in a fantasy novel?

"She forgot about time as she drifted between pieces, voicing the unspeakable, opening old wounds, playing and playing as the sound forgave and saved her." -Celaena playing the pianoforte

Summary: We first meet Celaena in a death camp being escorted through the building by a mysterious guard in black. This leads her to an opportunity to gain her freedom. Freedom not just from the camp, but from her previous life and title as Adarlan's Assassin. Celaena is a deadly assassin competing with other criminals to become the King's Champion. All the while she is making bonds she never expected and has to uncover the plot that is killing contestants right and left. Will she survive?

Review: This book knocked my socks off (if I were wearing any). The story line is one thing, and it is complex and detailed and mysterious. There is a budding romance or two occurring and definitely some treachery. I can't wait to see where Maas takes the plot.

THE CHARACTERS ARE THE BOMB! 💣💣💣

Celaena is so much more than she seems and she is a bookworm (what not to love?). You there is more and more revealed throughout the book about who she was, how she became Adarlan's Assassin, and that deep down she is just a girl trying to survive. There is more development to be done and I'm sure Maas has a plan.

Dorian is the a lady's man on the surface, but he is more than he seems as well.

I'm not even going to mention Nehemia and Chaol. Wholly Cow!

The character development and time Maas invested into them is truly impressive.

There were a couple loose ends that I would have loved more insight into, but I have a feeling the answer is coming in the next book.

Overall, I have to give this book a 5/5 stars because the entertainment value is so huge, the character development is incredibly detailed and expertly done. Finally, the writing style was perfection. Maas changed POV without changing the narrative which is great.

So Many Books, So Little Time

For the past 5 years, I have had a reading goal on my Goodreads account. I have actually done a pretty good job the last couple years in meeting those goals.

*Having a 2 hour train commute to work every day definitely helps meet my reading goals*

Since it is the middle of the year I am getting a little worried about meeting my 2018 goal. I am currently 10 books behind schedule (YIKES).

I am a total mood reader, so this list might change, but I definitely want to have something to lean on if I get stuck in a non-reading mood. I feel like I have a lot of books about Dragons and Magic (sorrynotsorry).

So here is my list:

1. Becoming the Dragon
2. The Assassin's Blade (all 5 novellas) Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
3. Throne of Glass Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
4. Crown of Midnight Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
5. Heir of Fire Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
6. Queen of Shadows Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
7. Empire of Storms Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
8. Tower of Dawn Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
9. Kingdom of Ash Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
10. Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
11. In the Woods by Tana French
12. Far From the Tree by Robin Benway
13. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
14. The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
15. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
16. Eragon by Christopher Paolini
17. You are a Badass by Jen Sincero
18. Summer Knight Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
19. Death Masks Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
20. Blood Rites Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
21. P.S. from Paris by Marc Levy
22. A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valerio
23. Mrs. Saint and the Defectives by Julie Timmer Lawson
24. The Man of Legends by Kenneth C. Johnson
25. Dead Certain by Adam Mitzner
26. Crimes Against a Book Club by Kathy Cooperman
27. The Marvelous Misadventures of Ingrid Winder by J.S. Drangsholt
28. The Mark of Fire by Hannah LeBlond
29. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
30. Only the Rain by Randall Silvis
31. The Original Dream by Nukila Amal
32. Red Queen Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
33. Glass Sword Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
34. King's Cage Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
35. War Storm Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
36. LifeL1k3 by Jay Kristoff
37. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
38. Soulbound by Bec McMaster

What books have you already read from this list and what did you think?

What books do you think I should add?

Books. Books. Books. and me.

Hi! My name is Danielle. I am a book loving mom and wife.

I have always been an avid reader. I am so excited to start down this journey.

I started with just writing a sentence or two about the books I have read so I could remind myself how I felt about a book. Then, I joined a book club and had to think harder about the books I was reading and why and how they made me feel. My reviews got more detailed on Goodreads and I became very engaged in my Goodreads list.

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