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Heir of Fire
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Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak-but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life-and her future-forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to n
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September 2nd 2014
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"Enemy. Lover.
Queen."
Heir of Fire is undoubtedly one of the best books I've ever read. It certainly will be my favorite book of the year. It is gloriously long and kept me occupied for an entire day (night hours included) making me crave to find out more, but also stop reading so that the book won't end just yet.
You think you know Celaena from reading the first two books, right? Oh, but you're so so wrong. In this book we see her more than broken, relentlessly blaming herself for the fates ...more
Queen."
Heir of Fire is undoubtedly one of the best books I've ever read. It certainly will be my favorite book of the year. It is gloriously long and kept me occupied for an entire day (night hours included) making me crave to find out more, but also stop reading so that the book won't end just yet.
You think you know Celaena from reading the first two books, right? Oh, but you're so so wrong. In this book we see her more than broken, relentlessly blaming herself for the fates ...more
I'm not sure what to say about Heir of Fire. Perhaps I don't need to say anything beyond: it took me months to read it. And I am the kind of crazy passionate reader that finishes good books in a day or two. It's been a while since a book took me longer than a week to read.
So basically:
I liked but had issues with Throne of Glass.
I absolutely LOVED Crown of Midnight.
But this book... this book was so... bloody... sloooooowwwwwww.
I wanted to DNF it so bad. I kept moving it between my "currently read ...more
So basically:
I liked but had issues with Throne of Glass.
I absolutely LOVED Crown of Midnight.
But this book... this book was so... bloody... sloooooowwwwwww.
I wanted to DNF it so bad. I kept moving it between my "currently read ...more
This is going to be a book that I will constantly be thinking about until I'm able to get my hands on the next book. It was incredible and I'm so happy with the way this story is evolving. NOW GIVE ME QUEEN OF SHADOWS.
(full video review coming soooooon) ...more
(full video review coming soooooon) ...more
5/5 ⭐
Full review on my Blog: The Dacian She-Wolf 🐺
*stares blankly in space trying to think a way of living life now after this book destroyed me*
I just don’t even know what can I say about this book. It’s like everything I try to say gets validated and discarded at the same time. It feels frustrating and I am still not going to cope with it any time soon.
It is always very hard for me to write reviews for the Throne of Glass books. I mean, it is somehow impossible. I thought Crown of Midn ...more
Full review on my Blog: The Dacian She-Wolf 🐺
*stares blankly in space trying to think a way of living life now after this book destroyed me*
I just don’t even know what can I say about this book. It’s like everything I try to say gets validated and discarded at the same time. It feels frustrating and I am still not going to cope with it any time soon.
It is always very hard for me to write reviews for the Throne of Glass books. I mean, it is somehow impossible. I thought Crown of Midn ...more
Initial Reaction: Holy crap. I can't breathe. Oh my god. That was epic. WHERE IS BOOK #4??
Read the full review at A Perfection Called Books
**This review contains spoilers from previous Throne of Glass books
As I'm sure you all know by now, I am obsessed with the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. I was ecstatic when Bloomsbury sent me an ARC! Picking up not long after the heart-wrenching end of Crown of Midnight, Sarah J Maas dazzles and entrances readers once more with a phenomenal third ...more
Read the full review at A Perfection Called Books
**This review contains spoilers from previous Throne of Glass books
As I'm sure you all know by now, I am obsessed with the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. I was ecstatic when Bloomsbury sent me an ARC! Picking up not long after the heart-wrenching end of Crown of Midnight, Sarah J Maas dazzles and entrances readers once more with a phenomenal third ...more
Apr 28, 2018
Virginia Ronan ♥ Herondale ♥
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”She has no hope, Prince. She has no hope left in her heart. Help her. If not for her sake, then at least for what she represents – what she could offer all of us, you included.”
“And what is that?” he dared ask.
Emrys met his gaze unflinchingly as he whispered, “A better world.”
First of all: YES, the rumour is true!
This series really gets better and better with each and every single book! ;-)
Just thought I’d let you know! *lol*
To be honest, after “Crown of Midnight” all I hoped for was that “Hei ...more
“And what is that?” he dared ask.
Emrys met his gaze unflinchingly as he whispered, “A better world.”
First of all: YES, the rumour is true!
This series really gets better and better with each and every single book! ;-)
Just thought I’d let you know! *lol*
To be honest, after “Crown of Midnight” all I hoped for was that “Hei ...more
Brilliant. Sarah J Maas is becoming my favourite author. Her writing style is engaging, engrossing, intelligent, and easy to follow. Her imagination and storytelling are amazing. This story is a lot slower than the Crown of Midnight; it concentrates more on the character development.
At the end of the last book we learned not only who Celaena Sardothien really is but also what she really is. Her relationship with Chaol is in tatters. Having "suggested" to the king to send her on a mission for her ...more
At the end of the last book we learned not only who Celaena Sardothien really is but also what she really is. Her relationship with Chaol is in tatters. Having "suggested" to the king to send her on a mission for her ...more
May 20, 2015
Steph Sinclair
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Recommends it for:
No one, really.
Recommended to Steph by:
Everyone
Reasons why I didn't like this book:
- It was dull as dirt
- It was waaaaaaaay too long
- I was so tired of the angst, no matter how justified it was
- Rowan is overrated. There, I said it.
- I fell asleep listening to the audiobook over 15 times. 7 alone for the last 10%.
- The chapters with the witches felt SO POINTLESS. (BTW, the king outlawed magic, but witches are okay? dafuq? Oh well, I don't care.)
- I feel like each book follows the same plot: Celena trains. Celena fights with cute guy. Mysteri ...more
- It was dull as dirt
- It was waaaaaaaay too long
- I was so tired of the angst, no matter how justified it was
- Rowan is overrated. There, I said it.
- I fell asleep listening to the audiobook over 15 times. 7 alone for the last 10%.
- The chapters with the witches felt SO POINTLESS. (BTW, the king outlawed magic, but witches are okay? dafuq? Oh well, I don't care.)
- I feel like each book follows the same plot: Celena trains. Celena fights with cute guy. Mysteri ...more
i love rereads! i love taking the risk and seeing if a story is as good as you remember it being or if your feelings have changed. in this case, i enjoyed this book (and series, in general) so much more my second go-around.
feelings that stayed the same:
feelings that changed:
feelings that stayed the same:
- gratitute for the information given about celaena/aelins past
- love for chaols character development
- appreciation for the insanely effective writing and world building
feelings that changed:
- i was no longer bothered by the characters being...more
BEAUTIFUL. JUST SO DANG BEAUTIFUL.
I loved the new characters (except Sorscha) and it was just a wonderful book. ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF MANON. AND ROWAN. AND CELAENA (duh).
Now where's my copy of Queen of Shadows? ...more
I loved the new characters (except Sorscha) and it was just a wonderful book. ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF MANON. AND ROWAN. AND CELAENA (duh).
Now where's my copy of Queen of Shadows? ...more
perfection.
I dont think you fuckers realize how fecking amazing this book is
This series is either a love or hate for most but either way you have to admit how brilliant the writing is, how dynamic the characters are and how shocking those freaking PLOT twists are !!
Celaena/Aelin our heroine-- br ...more
“So she steeled herself. “I have never told anyone this story. No one in the world knows it. But it’s mine,” she said, blinking past the burning in her eyes, “and it’s time for me to tell it.”
This series is either a love or hate for most but either way you have to admit how brilliant the writing is, how dynamic the characters are and how shocking those freaking PLOT twists are !!
Celaena/Aelin our heroine-- br ...more
Ohmygosh. The Maas-ter has done it again
Celaena - deadly, battered and broken - is sent to a neighboring kingdom. She must find a way to destroy the wyrdkeys to save the kingdom (and possibly the world) from the rule of a corrupt kingdom.
She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one.This one was so freaking good. Honestly, when was the last time that the third book in a series was just as good as the first?
Celaena - deadly, battered and broken - is sent to a neighboring kingdom. She must find a way to destroy the wyrdkeys to save the kingdom (and possibly the world) from the rule of a corrupt kingdom.
And then I am going to rattle the stars.Manon - ruthless, disc ...more
I had forgotten how agonizing this book is.
It's a beautiful tale of grief, trauma, and in the end—triumph.
Celaena Sardothien. Arrogant, charming, fiercely loyal. She's been broken. Over and over and over again. And yet she still stands strong, even in the face of suffering, agony, and emotional torture. She came to Wendlyn an empty person, devoid of all joy and peace. She left Wendlyn changed. She faced her past. She learned to accept every shattered part of her.
Rowan Whitethorn. Resilient, s ...more
It's a beautiful tale of grief, trauma, and in the end—triumph.
Celaena Sardothien. Arrogant, charming, fiercely loyal. She's been broken. Over and over and over again. And yet she still stands strong, even in the face of suffering, agony, and emotional torture. She came to Wendlyn an empty person, devoid of all joy and peace. She left Wendlyn changed. She faced her past. She learned to accept every shattered part of her.
Rowan Whitethorn. Resilient, s ...more
THERE IS LITERALLY NOTHING BETTER THEN THE PROGRESSION OF THIS SERIES.. THIS MIGHT BE MY FAVOURITE ONE SO FAR!
4.5 bloody, beautiful stars
The adrenaline, the heartbreak, and the sweeping epicness of this story just slay me. What the hell am I supposed to do now? *weeps piteously*
Also, I imagine Manon smiling calmly as she rips out your heart. :D
The adrenaline, the heartbreak, and the sweeping epicness of this story just slay me. What the hell am I supposed to do now? *weeps piteously*
Also, I imagine Manon smiling calmly as she rips out your heart. :D
*Reread January 2016*
Reread to refresh my memory because wow I forgot everything. This is my least favourite of the series so far, but I still loved it. I just found it to be a very informational, plot advancing book with not a lot actually happening, but I will be doing a video review for it soon so stay tuned for that!
*Originally read May 2015*
I need Queen of Shadows now please
Reread to refresh my memory because wow I forgot everything. This is my least favourite of the series so far, but I still loved it. I just found it to be a very informational, plot advancing book with not a lot actually happening, but I will be doing a video review for it soon so stay tuned for that!
*Originally read May 2015*
I need Queen of Shadows now please
*.) The Assassin's Blade ★★★★★
1.) Throne of Glass ★★★★★
2.) Crown of Midnight ★★★★★
3.) Heir of Fire ★★★★★
4.) Queen of Shadows ★★★★★
5.) Empire of Storms ★★★★★
6.) Tower of Dawn ★★★★★
7.) Kingdom of Ash ★★★★★
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First read: June 2015
Second read: August 2016
Third read: August 2017
Fourth read: October 2018
It is EXTREMELY rare for me to cry in books, but I sobbed. This book hits me like no other. <3
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1.) Throne of Glass ★★★★★
2.) Crown of Midnight ★★★★★
3.) Heir of Fire ★★★★★
4.) Queen of Shadows ★★★★★
5.) Empire of Storms ★★★★★
6.) Tower of Dawn ★★★★★
7.) Kingdom of Ash ★★★★★
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First read: June 2015
Second read: August 2016
Third read: August 2017
Fourth read: October 2018
It is EXTREMELY rare for me to cry in books, but I sobbed. This book hits me like no other. <3
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Nov 01, 2017
Val ⚓️ Shameless Non-Snowflake ⚓️
rated it
liked it
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3 - 3.5 Stars
Maybe I will review this later, maybe I won’t...
Regardless. The most important thing you need to know about my totally non important thoughts on this book is this:
Helloooooooo Rowan.
Hubba hubba.
Other than that, some parts moved like a ship through mud; but in the end, I really loved seeing our protagonist come into her own here. I live for special powers, yo.
But really...
Hubba hubba, ROWAN.
Maybe I will review this later, maybe I won’t...
Regardless. The most important thing you need to know about my totally non important thoughts on this book is this:
Helloooooooo Rowan.
Hubba hubba.
Other than that, some parts moved like a ship through mud; but in the end, I really loved seeing our protagonist come into her own here. I live for special powers, yo.
But really...
Hubba hubba, ROWAN.
Re-Read on Audio! I'm loving these re-reads on audio, they make the world come to life. That is if you have a great narrator and Elizabeth Evans rocks it out on these books. It took me forever to listen to this one. I walked the room, colored, looked at pictures. Lol, now I have to move on to the next book after I listen to It, which will take six months!
But, still loving it! It was awesome to hear Manon in action action and everyone else! Holy crow!
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I AM IN ...more
But, still loving it! It was awesome to hear Manon in action action and everyone else! Holy crow!
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I AM IN ...more
This was everything.
I definitely enjoyed this book more the second time around! It still is not my favorite in the series, but I'm SUPER glad I gave it another shot.
What's funny is, the first time I read Heir of Fire, I skipped over many of Manon's chapters because I just wanted to read about Celaena, but this time, I was more bored with her chapters and was WAYYY more invested in Manon's!
As Heir of Fire is what stopped me from continuing the series back in 2014, I am definitely more motivated now! I think I'm goi ...more
What's funny is, the first time I read Heir of Fire, I skipped over many of Manon's chapters because I just wanted to read about Celaena, but this time, I was more bored with her chapters and was WAYYY more invested in Manon's!
As Heir of Fire is what stopped me from continuing the series back in 2014, I am definitely more motivated now! I think I'm goi ...more
Sep 01, 2013
Elisabeth Wheatley
rated it
really liked it
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to-obtain,
fantasy,
witches
A year? I have to wait another year? I can only hope that I live that long and don't die of anguish first.
And Celanea and Chaol had BETTER get back together in this one or There. Will. Be. BLOOD. ...more
And Celanea and Chaol had BETTER get back together in this one or There. Will. Be. BLOOD. ...more
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Nov 07, 2017
Chelsea Humphrey
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Recommended to Chelsea by:
Sol ~ TheBookishKing
"She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one."
I know that this seems to be everyone's least favorite ToG installment, but I personally thought it was the strongest I've read (so far). Going into this series at such a late date meant I was aware of all the major spoilers before reading them, and I was truly ok with this; I like being prepared and knowing when my heart can finally focus on a coupling that may last for awhile. But seriously, I was thinking she would have a new lov ...more
I know that this seems to be everyone's least favorite ToG installment, but I personally thought it was the strongest I've read (so far). Going into this series at such a late date meant I was aware of all the major spoilers before reading them, and I was truly ok with this; I like being prepared and knowing when my heart can finally focus on a coupling that may last for awhile. But seriously, I was thinking she would have a new lov ...more
8/21/15 - Revised:
The only thing from my original review that needs amending is now that I'm not rushing, rushing to know ALL THE THINGS, the early POV changes no longer seem jarring and/or disruptive.
Patience . . . Not my virtue. #selfawarenessFTW
SO instead I will enumerate all the reasons why I think Chaol is an idiot manboy who doesn't deserve Celaena, and why I do NOT think he's her mate: (view spoiler) ...more
The only thing from my original review that needs amending is now that I'm not rushing, rushing to know ALL THE THINGS, the early POV changes no longer seem jarring and/or disruptive.
Patience . . . Not my virtue. #selfawarenessFTW
SO instead I will enumerate all the reasons why I think Chaol is an idiot manboy who doesn't deserve Celaena, and why I do NOT think he's her mate: (view spoiler) ...more
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”One must be careful of books and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” -Tessa Gray, Clockwork Angel
Rambling and Raving
This book has certainly changed a crucial piece inside me. Despite how strange this may sound, I know I was definitely someone else before reading this book. Now here I am at the end-- changed again.
Characters:
The way Sarah J. Maas developed Celaena’s demons-- the way she fought to accept who she was and who she was becoming-- altered my perception ...more
Rambling and Raving
This book has certainly changed a crucial piece inside me. Despite how strange this may sound, I know I was definitely someone else before reading this book. Now here I am at the end-- changed again.
Characters:
The way Sarah J. Maas developed Celaena’s demons-- the way she fought to accept who she was and who she was becoming-- altered my perception ...more
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#0.1-#0.5 The Assassin’s Blade ★★★★★
#1 Throne of Glass ★★★★☆
#2 Crown of Midnight ★★★★★
#3 Heir of Fire ★★★★★
#4 Queen of Shadows ★★★★★
#5 Empire of Storms ★★★★★
#6 Tower of Dawn ★★★★★
Every time I think this series can’t get any better, I read the next installment and it blows me away all over again. This was easily my favorite book in the series thus far, and I feel like it was so much more well-written and intricate than the first two—comparing Throne of Glass in particular to this is like compari ...more
Heir of Fire left me a bit conflicted.
I’m a big fan of the first two books even though I admitted how fussy I am with this genre. But this series proved me wrong—twice. Now, in the mood to read it, I braced myself with expectation based on my previous experiences. But it came to a point where all these development stirred clear from what I know of the series.
If anything else, this third installment was without a shadow of doubt a set-up. Sure, there are tons of things that needed to develop did ...more
I’m a big fan of the first two books even though I admitted how fussy I am with this genre. But this series proved me wrong—twice. Now, in the mood to read it, I braced myself with expectation based on my previous experiences. But it came to a point where all these development stirred clear from what I know of the series.
If anything else, this third installment was without a shadow of doubt a set-up. Sure, there are tons of things that needed to develop did ...more
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Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. A New York native, Sarah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog. To find out more, visit sarahjmaas.com or follow @therealsjmaas
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