Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas

eurobabie8
May 16, 2024
6 min read

Updated: Oct 23

Throne of Glass - Book 1

Rating: 3 Stars

Length: 8 Days to Read

This is the first book of the series, and I liked it. I don't know why so many people gave it so many stars. I would have given it 4 stars, but I am left with unanswered questions (which will most likely be answered in the upcoming books, but still) I am fine with opened endings, but I still feel like I don't know anything about the main character. Why did she become an assassin? Why were her parents killed? Who did she kill as an assassin? How did she get captured? Why did she get captured? etc etc.

This book begins with Celaena Sardothien (the assassin) in a mine camp and she is sought out by the Crowned Prince to become the King's personal Champion. She has to compete against other competitors for the title. She leaves the death camp and heads to court where she learns of things called Wydmarks and Wydportals. Magic was banned and erased from the kingdom and its surroundings, but Celena found hints of magic all over the glass castle. She trains, becomes stronger and makes allies in the castle, as well as enemies. That's pretty much it. And then she duels for the title.Not much happened, but I am sure the rest of the books will be better. Here's to hoping! On to the next book! Ta!

Crown of Midnight - Book 2

Rating: 4 Stars

Length: 6 Days to Read

Okay. Let me start off by saying that I couldn't put this book down. I couldn't stop reading. I needed to read this book non stop. I found myself holding my breath at some parts and smiling at others and quickly reading to find out what in the world was going to happen next!

I feel like so much happened in this book. The thing with reading a series back to back, is that it's hard to remember where one story ends and the other begins. Let me give this a try.

This book begins with Celeana already working as the kings champion. She has been instructed who to kill and proof of the kill. Chaol and Dorian watched her as she played the part so well.

Chaol and Caelena's relationship grew throughout this book and I loved every moment of it! Ad much as I love her and Dorian, the prince, shes better with Chaol. Caelena scales the secret tunnels in the castle to find out what secrets and hidden. She learns of a long ago dungeon and something has escaped. In trying to get rid of it, she learns of Wordmarks from Nehemiah and Wordkeys that open portals. A shocking event happens in this book and I wouldn't even dare myself to blink. There was a part where she was running back to the castle in shock and fear for her best friends life. Chaol was behind her on horseback and she outran him. I couldn't believe it.

This book ends off with a revelation. Chaol finds out something. I literally couldn't believe it. The last line of the book was the best. "Chaol sank to his knees."

I squealed. Now I know why these books are so amazing and highly recommended. On to the next! Wee!!

P.s I felt like this book was written more clearly than the first. I love how it's written is multiple perspectives. Love love love!

Heir of Fire - Book 3

Rating: 4 Stars

Length: 22 Days to Read

This was one really long book, but I loved every second of it!!!

It begins with Celaena on her new mission across the sea to see if she can take down an entire kingdom by herself. She ends up become depressed and a drunk. Until someone finds her. Rowan (swoon)! He takes her to see Queen Mab, her aunt! Rowan helps her embrace her fae form and helps her harness her magic. We learn the true story of what had happened to Celaena as a child and her parents murder.

Meanwhile back at the castle Chaol is trying to get as much information he possibly can about magic and how to help Celaena with her return. He helps Aedion who is Fae and learns that he was supposed to be Celaena's life protector. Aedion wants Celaena (Aelin) back on the throne as Queen.

Then we also learn of Manon and her witch clans. They went on a mission from the king of Adarlan and he gifted them with wyvern (dragons). They had to choose one and train it so they could fly on them.

That's why this book was so long, because there were so many story lines. I loved every second. My favourite parts were Rowan and Celaena together. I loved when she had a magic burn out and he helped her recover. I would definitely recommend this book and series to all!

Queen of Shadows - Book 4

Rating: 4 Stars

Length: 20 Days to Read

I finally finished this book. It literally took me forever to read, but it did not bother me one bit. I loved how long it was. I loved coming back and reading more and more and more. This book was not boring at all. I loved all the story lines.

This book begins with Prince Dorian being collared. His father put a collar on him so that a demon prince can take over his body. Dorian slowly begins to forget himself. Celaena Sardothien is no more. She has returned to Adarlan alone (leaving Rowan behind) with a new name and purpose. Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen hell bent on taking back her throne and freeing the people. Aelin works with Chaol to get people out of the town and out of the chopping block. Aelin needs to find the final Wyrdkey in order to keep it from the king who is also looking for it. But she learns that her former trainer has it. She works with Aedion, her cousin, as well. Aedion waited 10 years to finally be reunited with her. She felt like he had failed her when she was alone and her parents died. His one mission in life was to keep her safe and he failed. The reunion was a happy one. When Rowan returned to Aelin’s side I was so happy! Their little rebel group had so many things to accomplish. 1. Get back Wrdkey. 2. Get rid of Aelin’s former teacher. 3. Bring magic back. 4. Save Dorian. 5. Kill the king.

On top of all that, we had Manon Blackbeak’s story of working with Pennington and Vernon in Morath creating half demon half witch creatures. And Manon had to learn where her true faith lives. She needed to find herself again. And Kaltain’s story of how they collared her but she destroyed the demon inside of her and how she was plotting against Pennington all along.

SO GOOD. MUST READ SERIES!!!

Empire of Storms - Book 5

Rating: 3 Stars

Length: 14 Days to Read

This book was hella long! As good as the other ones, you ask? Um, no. I don't believe so.

This book begins with Aelin and her little group - Aeddion, Lysandra and Evangeline with Fleetfoot and Rowan. As they venture north to Terrasen.

Elide Lochan is looking for Celaena Sardothien. She does not know Celaena and Aelin are the same person. Elide's one mission in life is to go North to deliver a message to her until she finds herself hunted and then saved and protected by the same person - the all powerful Fae male, Lorcan.

Dorian was left to rule his ruined glass castle kingdom until it was unexpectedly attacked by a band of witches. Manon Blackbeak shows up and saves Dorian with the help of Rowan. Manon kills one of the other witches to save Dorian's life. Because of that, Manon is punished. Her second in command - Asterin - has to die. Events unfold which end up with the Thirteen separated and Manon on the run with her life hanging on by a thread.

Aelin finds the North only to be turned down due to politics. She promises to return with an army and that she will take back her crown. She has to face not only Erawan and his army but also Maeve. It's hard to survive with two all powerful evil forces against you, but somehow Aelin still did it. I must read the next one now.