Marcus Bailey’s Reviews > Throne of Glass > Status Update

I hate to say this, the book isn’t AWFUL. after learning it’s YA I stopped taking it so seriously. Sure it’s poorly written and it’s lacking in so much. But if you just shut your brain off, it’s fun. the whole Chaol Dorian love thing is sort of enjoyable. I want there to be more beef between those two, so ig I’ll keep reading. That little part of the story is lowk more interesting than the primary story.

Something happened, then it went back to nothing happened. Also, I only just realised this is a YA book, I’ve been waiting to read some smut to see what the hype is and apparently there’s NONE in here. This information will significant dampen the reading experience I fear.

When does something happen

Idk if SJM has ever even taken a writing class. After 8 chapters, I don’t think I’ve seen a single metaphor, or simile or even some other basic literary devices. It’s crazy the amount of simply telling and not showing in this book so far.

Celaena is the best assassin!!!! Celaena is the prettiest!! Yeah but we’re only told that. Never shown it. Idk if I’ll get through another 350 pages tbh