Throne of Glass

Initially, I approached this series with a healthy dose of skepticism. The premise, a deadly competition to become the King's Champion, had me bracing for a rehash of The Hunger Games. Thankfully, my anxieties were completely unfounded. This book stands firmly on its own. The romance, a potential pitfall in many fantasy novels, was handled with remarkable restraint. It simmered beneath the surface, adding a layer of tension without overwhelming the narrative. This subtlety was a welcome change, allowing the other facets of the story to shine. Nehemia, in particular, was a revelation. Her character is truly golden, a beacon of strength and loyalty. Watching Celaena forge a genuine friendship was a heartwarming highlight, adding a much-needed emotional anchor to the high-stakes competition. After a somewhat lukewarm experience with A Court of Thorns and Roses, which left me questioning Maas's widespread acclaim, Throne of Glass has completely redeemed her in my eyes. This book is a testament to her storytelling prowess, demonstrating her ability to craft engaging characters and intricate plots. I'm now eagerly anticipating diving into the rest of the series, excited to see where Celaena's journey takes her. Throne of Glass is a promising start to what I suspect will be an epic adventure.

Great story. A bit difficult to follow in regard the magical signs, but a true page turner…

I found it difficult to get through, the plot was predictable and sometimes even frustrating to read as the main character is supposed to be the smartest and most cunning character in the book, yet couldn’t figure out what was going on for most of the book that I had figured out in 5 minutes.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A lovely mix of fantasy, romance, action and thrill. I'm excited to continue the series.

This book was very interesting and fun to read. It’s a real page turner, and kept me on the edge of my seat!

This book kept me up all night!! I loved reading every chapter. Full of thrill, laughter, and sadness. I love the main character and how brave she is. I can’t wait to continue reading more about her.

It was such a good book and I highly recommend reading Assassins Blade first so you understand what’s going on and why it’s so important.

Clever twists. The main character was explained well, but not exhaustively. I liked that writer gave her not only good love interests, but developed friendships with men and women, so it didn’t seem that every man she met was blown away/in love with her. I do think her character could have been a bit more aggressive/intimidating, given her occupation. Excited to read more of the series!

Poorly written, obvious plot, a bit too corny for what it is. Didn’t live up to the hype.

Loved it. Can’t wait for the rest.