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.