Reviews

Trono de Vidro by Sarah J. Maas

rosabrunner10's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

vanessa_n's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

maddyrempel's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

loonybeb's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

elizcorgi's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

bootsinhousein's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

bookbish7's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Rating: B. 

I went from Empyrean >> ACOTAR >> CC >> TOG, and I give this first book a solid B. The pacing is comfortable for a fantasy novel, the characters are intriguing and lovable, there is a fun plot with some twists and turns (nothing compared to SJM’s other series though), and a sweet little YA romance vibe. I recognize that this was her first published book, but I still thought the writing was strong and I actually found less irritating repetitive language than I found in her other series (minimal bared teeth and hissing, for two!). 

Celaena is a fun FMC, and I enjoyed her banter with Dorian and the others, but I just don’t buy her as a badass assassin. She seems entirely too easily startled, and compassionate, and horrified by death for her to be believable as “Queen of the Underworld.” I like Chaol, who seems like a conflicted character (always intriguing) and am interested to see where their relationship to each other goes. The king, the duke, and

their clearly sus dark magic was for sure my favorite part about the ending

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It wasn’t the most thrilling or emotional romantasy I’ve read by SJM, but I am indeed looking forward to starting book 2 to see where this goes!

jmuck's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow. I really enjoyed this. I’ve heard this is the worst book of the series and if that’s the case the others are going to blow my mind. I’m excited to see where this series takes me. I’m shipping Celaena and Chaol!!! 

wannabeshakespeare's review against another edition

4.0

celaena/nehemia is the ultimate ship

shayleeblue's review against another edition

4.0

Great