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Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)

Sarah J. Maas

Start date: July 1, 2014

Finish date: August 1, 2014

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Feb 04, 2015 Maria rated it it was amazing

This book will go to my list of sequels I definitely liked. Seriously, I loved this book more than the first one. It’s more dynamic and action-packed. So many things happened! More mysteries and riddles appeared and this excites me very much. It was engrossing to read about Celaena’s adventures and her attempts to solve intricate riddles. From the first book I really wanted to see Celaena doing her job as an assassin and finally we saw her in action. I liked her state of calm fury when she becom This book will go to my list of sequels I definitely liked. Seriously, I loved this book more than the first one. It’s more dynamic and action-packed. So many things happened! More mysteries and riddles appeared and this excites me very much. It was engrossing to read about Celaena’s adventures and her attempts to solve intricate riddles. From the first book I really wanted to see Celaena doing her job as an assassin and finally we saw her in action. I liked her state of calm fury when she becomes death herself and kills almost everyone in range. She’s so badass, hot damn. (view spoiler)

I had really mixed opinions of Chaol and his relationship with Celaena in this book. At the beginning it was nice to see how he cared for Celaena, though sometimes it was too much. But when they started “dating” (I don’t know how else to call their relationship), I didn’t know if I should be happy or not. I ship them and don’t ship them and I still can’t decide. It was sad to see Chaol being so shattered after their breakup but on the other hand it was sort of his fault. He should’ve told Celaena about the threat to Nehemia’s life so his conscience would be clear. However, his behavior can be understood as he has been serving the king for a long time and can’t get rid of loyalty to him immediately. But to my mind, he should’ve warned Celaena anyway. Even if they had failed at protecting Nehemia and the princess had been killed, Chaol would have known that he had done everything he could and Celaena would have been with him. Anyway his suggestion about sending Celaena to Wendlyn for her own safety was noble, as he would have to abandon his position of captain of the royal guard and come back home which is the same as disgrace for him. There is an apparent contrast between Chaol in Throne of Glass and Chaol in Crown of Midnight. In the first book he was grumpy and reserved while in this one he showed so many feelings and emotions that it was unusual to see him like that.

All in all, this book is really absorbing and full of action and mysteries. The ending gives us a hint that the most exciting adventures are coming. ...more

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Jun 12, 2015 Christine rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. FINALLY. A REAL BOOK THAT PORTRAYS A REAL ASSASSIN BRILLIANTLY, AS THEY SHOULD BE--MERCILESS, DANGEROUS, VULNERABLE.

I really, really liked this book.

Especially the part before Nehemiah's death (I'VE BEEN SPOILED ABOUT IT WEEKS BEFORE READING THIS SO IT DIDN'T COME AS MUCH OF A SURPRISE AND THERE WAS A CHAPTER WHERE IT WAS HINTED SO.) and Celaena's hunt for Grave.

It was beautiful and terrifying.

~~I really, really am going to get killed by my attraction to dangerous people someday.~~

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Apr 14, 2014 Abigail rated it it was amazing

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This is one of those few books that I think is better than the first. So many times during this book, I had to set it down, and just organize my thoughts and just, wow, holy shit. Major plot twist! Omg, Celaena's a freaking Fae! And she's supposed to be a queen! Aaaaaa!!!! I need the next book now so I find out how Chaol reacts!! And since I mentioned Chaol....I swear to god, if they don't end up together, I'm going to flip my shit. I like Dorian, but Chaol and Celaena belong together!!!! She ju ...more

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