Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3) in Fantasy Buddy Reads

Feb 13, 2017 Olivia rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy

I really liked the first book. It had a simple plot and the characters were lacking real depth, but it was fast paced and entertaining.

The second and third one, however, I didn't dislike, but I was somewhat disappointed. Just like the second one, Heir of Fire takes a long time to really get going. The first half is incredibly slow, almost dull, and I really didn't enjoy the chapters about the witches. I mean, they sort of came out of nowhere? And so far they haven't really added anything to the ...more

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Nov 21, 2016 Vanessa Gayle ⚔️ Fangirl Faction rated it it was amazing

Shelves: zz-tbr-dec-2022-1, own-ebook-read, series-to-finish-or-catch-up-on, cover-love, young-adult, favorites, wish-list-physical, fantasy, zz-tbr-dec-2022-all

12/11/2022: Reread on audiobook!

Heir of Fire was so much different than the first two books in the Throne of Glass series. I don't know how to pinpoint it, but it was just the overall feeling while reading Heir of Fire. It could be the introduction of new characters, or the separation of previous characters from one another, but something felt different.

The first thing that I have to say about Heir of Fire is that is started out rather slow to me. It took me a while to really get into reading it 12/11/2022: Reread on audiobook!

Heir of Fire was so much different than the first two books in the Throne of Glass series. I don't know how to pinpoint it, but it was just the overall feeling while reading Heir of Fire. It could be the introduction of new characters, or the separation of previous characters from one another, but something felt different.

The first thing that I have to say about Heir of Fire is that is started out rather slow to me. It took me a while to really get into reading it, where I was totally immersed in the first two books from the beginning. I was a little worried at first, but I stuck through it and I am thankful that I did. It really paid off in the end. The second half of Heir of Fire is where everything happens and things are revealed. There is a lot of build up to it and it may seem pointless or tedious, but if you are having trouble just stick it out. Things fall into place in the end.

The character growth in this book for Celaena was phenomenal. We learn so much more about her past and most of it really broke my heart. It solidified her as a whole and made me see her in a new light. Things that I already knew about her, but experiencing them with her in memories was heartbreaking. I honestly teared up while reading through some of her memories. I have so much more respect and love for her character after reading Heir of Fire. Dorian felt so much more mature in this book than the previous two books. I think that the discovery of his magic really sobered him into maturity. Chaol is still grieving for the relationship that he and Celaena shared, all while still trying to protect her, even though she was so far away. Chaol and Dorian's relationship suffers because of Chaol's secrecy and his insecurities and perhaps prejudice of Celaena's fae heritage. I really love Chaol and I can only hope that he has a happy ending before the end. I am so hoping for that for him.

There were many new characters introduced in Heir of Fire. The most noteworthy were Rowan, Aedion, and Manon, but I also have a soft spot for Emrys as well. Rowan is just as much a tortured soul as Celaena is, and think that is the reason they connect so well in this book. A romance did not form between them, only a friendship, but it isn't hard to see the love forming between them. I just loved Aedion. He has been through just as much heartache and torture as his cousin, and he still stands tall. He clearly loves his cousin and misses her. He believes in her so much, and it's really beautiful. I really adored what I saw of him in Heir of Fire. Manon was an interesting character, and I am curious to see how her story plays out. She is inherently evil, a witch, but I can sense something changing in her. I hope that I am right. Emrys was such a delightful character, and I hope to see more of him in the next book.

Sarah J. Maas is a plot weaving goddess! The depth of the story is phenomenal. The way that the plot grows and the dots connect as each book comes along is simply genius. A ridiculous amount of planning and plotting has gone into this series that I cannot applaud Maas more for. I seriously get a high on the sheer thought of how intricately woven this story is. This world is vast and beautiful, and I love it.

Deep down I really adore Dorian, so his fate at the end of Heir of Fire broke my heart so much. I don't know what the future will hold for him, but if things cannot be mended I might not be all right. I need Dorian to survive until the end.

The emotions in this book are paramount to the other books in this series. The feelings felt throughout this book are so intense. I haven't felt so much while reading a book in a long while.

Overall, I have so much love for this series. It has captured a part of my heart that I did not know existed. If you have not experienced this phenomenal series then you are missing out on something wholly unparallelled. Something entirely unique and so very special. If you have not read this series yet then you should give it a try. I recommend this series to all, especially those that love fantasy.

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Jan 06, 2017 Franzi rated it it was amazing

It's been a year since I've read the second book, but I think Heir of Fire might be my new favorite in the series. January is always my best reading month, so it was fitting that this book pulled me out of my slump and I finally read a longer fantasy book again.

While I don't love it as much as some adult fantasy series, it's just fun and I could definitely see myself rereading this sometime.
A joy to read, very easy to get through while still keeping me interested enough in all the characters (a ...more

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Jan 05, 2016 Yashima rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, thieves-and-assassins, epic, weight-medium, 2016-read-in, kick-ass-heroine, 2024-read-in, fae

Note: probably contains spoilers for previous books in series.

TL;DR Epic friendships, failure, fire, demons ... this book has it all. It's a worthy third installment in the series. While Crown of Midnight was the logical step after Throne of Glass, this book introduces new lands, characters, and relationships, and teaches the protagonists new abilities ... all the new stuff makes the plot somewhat more cumbersome, and the pacing seems a little off in places.

After Crown of Midnight reveals the t Note: probably contains spoilers for previous books in series.

TL;DR Epic friendships, failure, fire, demons ... this book has it all. It's a worthy third installment in the series. While Crown of Midnight was the logical step after Throne of Glass, this book introduces new lands, characters, and relationships, and teaches the protagonists new abilities ... all the new stuff makes the plot somewhat more cumbersome, and the pacing seems a little off in places.

After Crown of Midnight reveals the true - guessed-at - identity of Celeana, and sacrificed her best friend, destroyed her relationship with Chaol and basically ripped her heart out, the plot starts out poised on the brink of drama. But more sacrifices are made, secrets are revealed and Celeana is sent out to kill more ... because the king still hasn't caught on to her. She leaves her friends behind in the dangerous presence of the evil king. And I sometimes find it quite strange how they are not caught until it is convenient for the plot.

I read this quickly because of a bunch of wonderful new characters like Aedion and Rowan are introduced, whose roles take a while to become clear which is great. I like guessing if someone is a traitor and who they'll end up betraying. This book introduces the witch clans, and Manon Blackbeak quickly became one of my favorites with her Thirteen.

The characters and their relationships change further - some beyond recognition. Characters I used to like have turned out rather unbearable. Chaol is a self-rightenous prick and his blind forging ahead makes me want to smack him on every single page he appears. It's funny how the most straight-forward of characters is the one who's rash actions twist about everyone else more than some master of intrigues.

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One of my favorite things in the series is the importance of friendships. In every single book so far friendship - much more than romance - has played a major role. Friendship, even more than romance drives the characters. Romance sometimes just seems an extension of the closeness of two friends. And that if nothing else will make me read all the books to come.

Oh well and Aelin is seriously cool. And luckily not the only great female character in these books. ...more

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Nov 04, 2018 Shruti rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fantasy

I guess this might be the book that get me hooked on to the Throne of Glass series. I liked the first book, enjoyed the second book but actually devoured this book!
I really liked the character development, though it would be nice if Calaena had a bit less of teen angst. Calaena has this superhero guilt complex I feel. She keeps blaming herself for everything that goes wrong. While she is a strong woman, I hate when characters are so mopey.

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Dec 29, 2015 Nirkatze rated it it was amazing

It's really interesting seeing this on reread--it's such a big difference from the first book, and even the second, as there's so many threads for the future buried in this one.

I really enjoy the new characters--especially Manon. Her storyline opens up a lot of worldbuilding, and has such a great current of dark and light intertwined. I'm not a huge fan of Rowan at the start, and on reread and ten years older I find his assumptions and cold superiority especially grating--about as grating as Cel ...more

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