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3.75 stars
I enjoyed this! It wasn’t as good as the second and third in the ACOTAR series, in my opinion, but I can’t wait to see what happens with these characters!
I absolutely love Nehemia and I hope her story is continued as well.
I enjoyed this! It wasn’t as good as the second and third in the ACOTAR series, in my opinion, but I can’t wait to see what happens with these characters!
I absolutely love Nehemia and I hope her story is continued as well.
Throne of Glass is the first book in the series (the second series I've read by Sarah J. Maas). I'm enjoying this series.
"In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake. She got caught.
Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament - fighting the most gifted thieves ...more
"In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake. She got caught.
Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament - fighting the most gifted thieves ...more
This book felt more like a 4 for the larger half of it, but I feel like it probably deserves a 3 at best for seriously lacking in plot and storytelling. The appeal of the Battle Royale-like scenario is in tension from being targeted by so many individuals at once and in these individuals being developed characters to know about (or want to know about) and yet be forced to kill them.
I couldn’t tell you a single thing about Celaena’s foes and since she makes her way quite effortlessly through var ...more
I couldn’t tell you a single thing about Celaena’s foes and since she makes her way quite effortlessly through var ...more
2.5 stars.
Sarah J. Maas has a wonderfully descriptive language. I loved how she described the things in nature. This observation from the beginning reeled me in:
...she gaped at the bluish-gray sky, at the clouds slipping on their shoes and shuffling toward the horizon.
Unfortunately, in this story, characterization is not the author's strong suit. It seemed as though Celaena was a piecemeal patchwork of abilities and likes/dislikes that never formed into any sort of coherent personality. I had a ...more
Sarah J. Maas has a wonderfully descriptive language. I loved how she described the things in nature. This observation from the beginning reeled me in:
...she gaped at the bluish-gray sky, at the clouds slipping on their shoes and shuffling toward the horizon.
Unfortunately, in this story, characterization is not the author's strong suit. It seemed as though Celaena was a piecemeal patchwork of abilities and likes/dislikes that never formed into any sort of coherent personality. I had a ...more
When you find yourself in a slump as far as what to read next, this is a good option, it is intriguing as far as the action goes, not too sure about the magical creatures and things, but maybe they have more relevance on the overall story. I love series so let's see where this one takes us.
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Good read
Characters were good and I enjoyed reading the book. Enjoyable and entertaining. Looking forward to reading book two as I hope it's as good as the first one ...more
Characters were good and I enjoyed reading the book. Enjoyable and entertaining. Looking forward to reading book two as I hope it's as good as the first one ...more
Excellent read! I really enjoyed it every page. I couldn't put this book down!
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What a way to start the New Year - with a new, exciting, intriguing new series, by a favourite author. Can't wait to continue the journey with Celaena Sardothien.
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2.5 stars. Prequel was much better.
It was a page turner.....but it was reminiscent of a lot of fantasy books. I will finish the series though.
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