Sarah J. Maas’s New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth volume. 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 Advisor. 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 tough to catch his eye when he’s constantly surrounded by beautiful women.” I read Throne of Glass a few years back, and I adored it.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who loves a rich, political story full of action and intrigue.
Pros :
- The plot is interesting and kept me hooked
- The characters are well developed and likable
- There’s plenty of action, adventure, and suspense
Cons :
- It’s been a few years since I read it, so some of the details are fuzzy.
- The book is pretty dense; there’s a lot of world-building and backstory to take in.
- Despite being marketed as young adult, the story definitely has mature themes and content.
Learn more about the author
Sarah J. Maas is the New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series, as well as The Assassin’s Blade and Crown Of Midnight. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog.
Reader Reviews
“Sarah J. Mass creates a rich and intoxicating world, full of lush details and characters you can’t help but root for.”
“If you’re looking for a new series to obsess over, Throne of Glass is it. Sarah J. Mass has created a spectacularly compelling world full of lethal court intrigue and epic adventure.”
“The writing is amazing and the characters are unforgettable. Definitely a favorite series of mine.”
“Sarah J. Maas expertly weaves a tale of intrigue, love, and betrayal in this fourth book in her New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series that will leave readers breathless.”
