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Is TOG actually worth the hype, or is it just ACOTAR but with different characters?
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Yesss it's really good character wise and plot wise. Definitely give it a try :)
Yes it’s a LOT of character and world building good romance and can get slow sometimes but by the time you get to the last book… Everything is worth it you won’t be ble to put it down. It has one of the best scenes ever written. You will not stop thinking about it. Especially knowing that all of Sarah j mass books come together.
Definitely a different plot than ACOTAR! You'll certainly see some personality similarities to characters in her other books (gotta have the tall, grumpy, alpha-hole right!?), and names of places/things/people that seem similar. But, yes definitely worth it! And so is her newer series, Crescent City. You won't be disappointed, especially if you love ACOTAR.
Y'all convinced me!I love ACOTAR and I'm a bit afraid to let it go, but I'm ready to start a new story and see a new world.
I'll surely buy it, then, thanks a lot! ❤️
I love acotar but Throne of Glass is like my home so ill always recommend that!!! it's so worth it :) the world building, the amazing characters and the journey is all worth it
Komaldeep wrote: "I love acotar but Throne of Glass is like my home so ill always recommend that!!! it's so worth it :) the world building, the amazing characters and the journey is all worth it"Thank you! I'll buy the first one after finishing ACOSF! ☺️
AC's wrote: "Komaldeep wrote: "I love acotar but Throne of Glass is like my home so ill always recommend that!!! it's so worth it :) the world building, the amazing characters and the journey is all worth it"..."
ENJOY ACOSF its so good!! Let me know when you read the throne of glass series and let me know your opinions on it :)
Komaldeep wrote: "AC's wrote: "Komaldeep wrote: "I love acotar but Throne of Glass is like my home so ill always recommend that!!! it's so worth it :) the world building, the amazing characters and the journey is al..."Oh, I'm enjoying it a little too much, I can't believe I have to wait for God knows how long for a next one.
I'll surely keep you updated! One more question, tho: CC or TOG, which series is better in your opinion?
That's like asking to choose a favorite child! 😭
Karsyn wrote: "That's like asking to choose a favorite child! 😭"I know, I'm sorry! 😭
Well, let's put it in another way, then: will you recommend me to start TOG or CC first?
(Even if I know I'll read them all anyway!)
oooo I love both CC and TOG but TOG ALL THE WAY!!!!!
AC's wrote: I know, I'm sorry! 😭Well, let's put it in another way, then: will you recommend me to start TOG or CC first?
(Even if I know I'..." (here's my long winded answer 😂)
Personally, I read CC immediately after I finished ACOTAR... and then I proceeded to re-read the first book a-whole-nother 2 times through before the second book had even been announced! 😂 I was thoroughly obsessed. (Frankly, it could just be a standalone, and I would still be obsessed with that book alone.) Then I read TOG, and all of SJMs worlds were just taking over my mind. Each book of that series gets better than the last. You can really see her writing style develop and improve throughout the course of it. (I got so immersed and invested by the middle of this series, that I literally started a note on my phone with all of the reasons I thought that SJM was leading up to some sort of crossover event between the three series.)
What I will say though, is CC is not a completed series yet. So, if you're looking for a completed SJM series, I would say go with TOG. Plus, with how the second book of CC ends, (I'm trying to say this in the least spoilery way I can, but it's a major cliff hanger) you may want to go through TOG first!
Karsyn wrote: "AC's wrote: I know, I'm sorry! 😭Well, let's put it in another way, then: will you recommend me to start TOG or CC first?
(Even if I know I'..." (here's my long winded answer 😂)
Personally, I r..."
Komaldeep wrote: "oooo I love both CC and TOG but TOG ALL THE WAY!!!!!"
Okay, okay. Now I'm more confused than ever 😭
All joking aside, I really appreciate your help (from both of you). I'll go with TOG first and I'll let you know how it goes!
I had a feeling my long winded answer wouldn't have helped 💀long story short... you can't go wrong either way! I think going with TOG first as of right now though is a great idea.
If I may, I also recommend this as a reading order of the series:
1. Throne of Glass
2. Crown of Midnight
3. Assassin's Blade (some people read this first because the events are a prequel, but I recommend reading it third!)
4. Heir of Fire (+bonus scene from this book)
5. Queen of Shadows
6. Empire of Storms
7. Tower of Dawn
8. Kingdom of Ash
This was the order recommended to me and I was obsessed! I don't think I'd ever re-read it any other way and I always recommend this too.
Karsyn wrote: "I had a feeling my long winded answer wouldn't have helped 💀long story short... you can't go wrong either way! I think going with TOG first as of right now though is a great idea.
If I may, I als..."
Damn, girl, you're an angel.
I must be honest: I wanted to ask it, but I've bothered you enough already.
Thanks a lot for your precious help, really, I'll treasure it and make sure to read them as you recommended!
AC's wrote: "..."omg not a bother at all! ask any and all the questions you want, and I love to ramble so I'll give all the answers (short or long winded lol😂) I possibly can! the beauty of goodreads 🤗
Happy reading!!
I'm not too into fantasy is ACOTAR a good series to start with?
Karsyn wrote: "AC's wrote: "..."omg not a bother at all! ask any and all the questions you want, and I love to ramble so I'll give all the answers (short or long winded lol😂) I possibly can! the beauty of goodr..."
I'll try not to pester you with questions while reading the series if it's not necessary, I swear! 😂
Thanks a lot again!
Amelia wrote: "I'm not too into fantasy is ACOTAR a good series to start with?"Def YES ! that book will go beyond your expectations trust me ! but i would highly recommend not to read reviews or anything for spoilers. It was the first fantasy romance book I picked up and it made me fall in love.
Amelia wrote: "I'm not too into fantasy is ACOTAR a good series to start with?"Totally, yes!
I must admit I was reluctant to read it at first, due to some reviews, but I'm actually glad I bought all the book of the series.
I honestly recommend it to you!
Amelia wrote: "I'm not too into fantasy is ACOTAR a good series to start with?"Highly recommend! My older sister said the same thing for about a year and a half, that fantasy wasn't her thing. Earlier this month she finally gave acotar a shot and now she's on book #2 and totally obsessed. I don't think you'd regret giving it a try at all!
B wrote: "ToG is way better than ACOTAR in my opinion. The plot, world and characters are just better."Way better than Cassian and Nesta? Lord help me, then!
thank you guys think ill definitely give ACOTAR a go!
I'm currently on Book #4 and I can say it's worth the hype. There are definitely some common threads with ACOTAR, but the world is so different that it's not distracting. Fair warning though, I think you have to finish the first 2 books for things to get really good. Book 1 and 2 can come off really teenage and cringey at parts, which is fair since SJM was a teenager when she wrote the story
Just tryin to know if I should buy it or not.