Hey, guys! I've heard so much about Throne of Glass and have been meaning to read it for years. I finally did it, and I really enjoyed it!
The Cover:
The Cover:
There are two different covers that commonly circulate for Throne of Glass. I don't think I really like either. The one on the right seems more like a princess story than a book about an assassin, while the one on the left looks like an alien and doesn't fit the feel of this book. They could've done better. C+ covers
Official Description:
After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.
Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her ... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.
Then one of the other contestants turns up dead ... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.
My Review:
I have mixed feelings about Throne of Glass. It was a fairly simple book, but I did enjoy reading it.
The world building was well put together. It didn't feel like an info dump, yet it also doesn't leave you confused. It was presented well and was also an interesting world. It was unique without being over-the-top strange.
The plot was action-packed and fast-paced. It kept me interested. However, the direction of the story was very predictable. Quite a few times, there would be a dramatic reveal that I assumed had been revealed thirty pages before.
The action, however, sometimes became a bit much. It got to the point where the action was unrealistic. The last major scene in Throne of Glass was the main battle. The battle lasted an incredible length of time and only succeeded in being a bit confusing and cheesy.
One of the best parts of Throne of Glass was the characters. They were fun to read about. Celaena was a smart, powerful female character. She stands up for herself but still is likable. The supporting characters were also interesting. The interactions between characters felt completely organic. However, most of the supporting characters felt very two-dimensional as far as their motivations and thoughts.
This book does include a love triangle, but it is done well. A few guys are pursuing Celaena, but she doesn't care. She completely ignores the building love triangle and does not complain about who to choose. It adds some drama without adding whining to the book.
Overall, I would neither recommend, nor not recommend Throne of Glass. It was pretty good but not memorable. I might read the sequel but only if I am bored and can't find anything else.
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A World Without Heroes
Five Kingdoms series
Red Queen
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The Cover:
The Cover:
There are two different covers that commonly circulate for Throne of Glass. I don't think I really like either. The one on the right seems more like a princess story than a book about an assassin, while the one on the left looks like an alien and doesn't fit the feel of this book. They could've done better. C+ covers
Official Description:
After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.
Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for four years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her ... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.
Then one of the other contestants turns up dead ... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.
My Review:
I have mixed feelings about Throne of Glass. It was a fairly simple book, but I did enjoy reading it.
The world building was well put together. It didn't feel like an info dump, yet it also doesn't leave you confused. It was presented well and was also an interesting world. It was unique without being over-the-top strange.
The plot was action-packed and fast-paced. It kept me interested. However, the direction of the story was very predictable. Quite a few times, there would be a dramatic reveal that I assumed had been revealed thirty pages before.
The action, however, sometimes became a bit much. It got to the point where the action was unrealistic. The last major scene in Throne of Glass was the main battle. The battle lasted an incredible length of time and only succeeded in being a bit confusing and cheesy.
One of the best parts of Throne of Glass was the characters. They were fun to read about. Celaena was a smart, powerful female character. She stands up for herself but still is likable. The supporting characters were also interesting. The interactions between characters felt completely organic. However, most of the supporting characters felt very two-dimensional as far as their motivations and thoughts.
This book does include a love triangle, but it is done well. A few guys are pursuing Celaena, but she doesn't care. She completely ignores the building love triangle and does not complain about who to choose. It adds some drama without adding whining to the book.
Overall, I would neither recommend, nor not recommend Throne of Glass. It was pretty good but not memorable. I might read the sequel but only if I am bored and can't find anything else.
Phrase:
Word marks
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
A World Without Heroes
Five Kingdoms series
Red Queen
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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