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annamary54's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
alright I’m gonna start with the reasons it’s not 5 stars for me: I did take FOREVER to finish this book. I don’t necessarily blame the book for this, it could’ve been me falling into a fantasy reading slump after reading so much. BUT I will say that this book was extremely repetitive, a lot of SJM is, but especially the beginning of this one was really tough. I loved that we dove into a large world of characters, but I think in developing so many characters in the two books before this it created a messy ending. It felt like the final chapters were kinda just slapping everything together like yes it is fantasy, but the they all lived happily ever after of it all was frustrating. Not that I needed more sorrow, I just wanted to know more about these characters I began/fell in love with. Continuing with that idea, Nox?? He showed up and was never seen again, I guess he died in war??? I was waiting all book for his reunion with Aelin that never came. Maybe I missed something, idk. Also Fleetfoot getting her own deus ex machina at the end of the book, like ope and Fleetfoot was also well taken care of. It kinda all came together like the ending of a Shakespeare comedy. Something I really hated was Murtaughs death. It was just like “see yall, ima fight” then the next chapter Ren mourning for two pages and sudden make out sesh between Aedion and Lysanndra. Idk the timing of that was weird. The smut in general was not timed right. Not enough early on and when it came, I was too stressed to be horny, so idk how the characters were. All this complaining aside, I had a wonderful time. I contemplated a lower rating, but i had too much damn fun reading this to do that. These books are entertaining, I can’t deny that. They’re also so heartwarming, I find myself crying more at the declarations of love and friendship than the deaths. I also have these books to thank for my fitness journey. I wanna be able to run like these strong ass women in SJM books, but specifically the training Aelin does in these books made me wanna start running. And whenever I’m tired I think of her and Rowan running through the forest, lungs burning. SJM you are my marvel. I’m obsessed with SJMLU (Sarah J. Maas literary universe). Loved the little nod to Rhys and Feyre while traveling worlds. Can’t wait to start Crescent City soon, cause I know those go further into the world crossing.
It’s been two days, I changed my rating from 4.75 to 4. I remembered more that frustrated me.This goes along with the too many characters thing, but I remembered Falkin had this whole story and helped fight in Tower of Dawn, turned young in Kingdom of Ash and never was seen in battle. I would’ve liked a little more development there. Same with the wild mountain men, I’m not as frustrated there, but I would’ve liked to have seen how they fight at least. Just on second thought, the last two books, and the first half of this one built up all these characters and tied them together really quick in like the last 5 chapters.
It’s been two days, I changed my rating from 4.75 to 4. I remembered more that frustrated me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, War, Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Torture, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Animal death
howboutjane's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. Perfection.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Pregnancy, Emotional abuse, Death, Murder, Vomit, Torture, Violence, Confinement, Blood, and Sexual content
yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
What a great finale. I don’t have much to say. I cried. I laughed. I was STRESSED it was emotional and inspiring. I loved the characters, their growth throughout, and the way they tackle their problems. I love the thirteen. Yrene is amazing and all of the women throughout this story are badass.
I did feel like there were a few moments where the story dragged but not enough to take away from the general impact of the story. So many amazing moments
I did feel like there were a few moments where the story dragged but not enough to take away from the general impact of the story. So many amazing moments
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Torture, Grief, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Violence, and War
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
Minor: Animal death
maggies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A suitable conclusion to the series, if long. My main critique of the series as a whole is that the timeline is way off. Everything, from Throne of Glass through Kingdom of Ash, takes place over roughly one year. Ridiculous. The character development, the training montages, the evolution of the plot, it would all make way more sense if it occurred over several years, at least. Not to mention the sheer length of the novels. However, I can pretend the timeline isn't bonkers—sorry, how many couples met, fell in love, and married in just 12 months???? —so I'll just say the end had me in tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Gore, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, War, Death of parent, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
readingrainbowroad's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Look, if you made it this far in the series you'll love the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War, and Torture
Minor: Vomit
laura_nel13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, War, Confinement, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Gore, Grief, Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit
egeode's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stuck the landing!! was cynical coming into this book after the tandem reading experience dragged for me (until the latter 25% of the story). despite this, i absolutely flew though this book.
what an emotional payoff this series lends itself to! a neatly tied bow, makes me want to reread the series to appreciate their journey all the more intensely knowing how it all ends :')
what an emotional payoff this series lends itself to! a neatly tied bow, makes me want to reread the series to appreciate their journey all the more intensely knowing how it all ends :')
my favorite characters constantly shifted because they were each so unique and dynamic.
while i have a slew of criticisms for the book (i.e. if i have to read "tawny eyes", "bloody ribbons", or "rutting" again i may weep), now isn't the time for me to levy them, lol. i really enjoyed this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Torture, and Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault
sierrabowers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
This was an amazing end to a brilliant series. I am in awe of the world that Sarah J Maas has created and the characters that have stolen my heart. I cried reading the ending because Aelin was a character that I came to know and love. After reading through all of her heartbreaking experiences, finally seeing the end is bittersweet. The ending was much better than anticipated and I cannot wait to read Sarah’s new book in January! Sad that the throne of glass series is over but it will forever be one of my favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Death, Abandonment, Animal death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Confinement, Death of parent, Gore, Cursing, Grief, Sexual content, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Animal cruelty, Murder, Pregnancy, Torture, and War
britwalsh16's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
I have no words good enough to explain how amazing this book is!!! This book ripped me apart, and left me in pieces. But then made my heart soar! So much sacrifice! So much loss! And then sooo much love!!! These characters & the love they share for one another is pure magic! More magical then any of the magic in the book!!
But spoiler alert.. fuck the gods! They don’t deserve any fucking sacrifices!! They piss me the hell off & I could have done without their holier then now attitudes! lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, War, Death, Confinement, Death of parent, Medical content, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Gore, and Grief
Moderate: Colonisation, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Excrement, Misogyny, Vomit, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
ojone's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Vomit and Rape