Jennifer answers “I've heard that this book wasn't very...”

Ariana Jashari asked this question about Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1):

I've heard that this book wasn't very good, but I've also heard that the second book is Amazing. Is this series Worth Reading at all?

Jennifer I read that Maas started these stories when she was a teenager and it shows in the first book. It still wasn't the worst thing I have ever read and yo…moreI read that Maas started these stories when she was a teenager and it shows in the first book. It still wasn't the worst thing I have ever read and you can see Maas improving as a writer as she goes. Much like Rowling. I wouldn't say Aelin is a Mary-sue as I've seen others suggest. Mary-sues tend to not have many bad things happen to them and there is no change in them when they do. They remain static. As the series progresses Aelin does change through each obstacle and encounter. There are still characters who don't like her, but you can not like somebody and still work with them toward mutual goals -- like preventing the destruction of their world. (less)

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