Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
I finished Throne Of Glass today which I read alongside my fellow Glassmates, hosted by @anatomyofapageturner on Instagram.
I’d started reading in physical form but went between paperback and audiobook in order to keep up! I finished late (what’s new these days?!) but I managed to finish before we start the second book!
In this book we follow assassin Celaena (Se-lay-na) as she is handpicked by the prince to battle to become the King’s Champion. He has saved her from her fate as a slave in Endovier to fight for her freedom. Should she win the title of King’s Champion by defeating twenty-three murderers, thieves and warriors, she will be released from prison and serve the crown for four years after which she will be granted her freedom. As the world’s most deadly assassin, Celaena competes under the guise of Lady Lillian, hoping not to be recognised by the court, where her reputation precedes her. We see Celaena adjust to normal life, or some semblance of it at least, and battle it out to ensure she never returns to the salt mines of Endovier again.
Whilst this isn’t my first experience of an SJM book, it was quite different to the ACOTAR series, it seemed far less magical and there were fewer Fae and magical creatures. I enjoyed it but it didn’t blow my mind. I’ve heard many people say that the TOG series is much better than the ACOTAR series so I’m looking forward to what lies ahead!
If you’ve read them, what’s your preference; TOG or ACOTAR? Let me know in the comments below!
Claire
Claire, a busy mum to two small kids, brings her passion for reading to Another Chapter.
With years of experience as an English teacher and a genuine love for books, Claire offers insightful commentary and engaging discussions on a variety of genres. Her style is light and fun but she’s also not afraid to delve into deeper and more meaningful topics.
Claire’s reading habits have evolved over recent years and while she still enjoys page-turning thrillers, she loves stepping outside her comfort zone and trying books across the whole spectrum of genres.
Claire has a huge love for Anne of Green Gables, which holds deep sentimental value for her. She will always recommend that you read The Last Lifeboat by Hazel Gaynor and promises that someday she will stop raving about Cork-born author Andrea Mara.
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