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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

26 reviews

spatterson7's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Gore, Violence, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Death

Moderate: Blood, Cursing, Sexism, Slavery, and Vomit

Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Rape, Sexual content, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Misogyny, Drug use, War, and Torture

ashley_briana26's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

4.0

This was a good book! The first half was a bit slow as it set up the world but the ending was exciting and makes me anxious to run to the store for the next one in the series! Now that the world building is established the rest of the books should be faster paced. The characters were nicely fleshed out and easy to empathize with. There’s some murder mystery elements in this book as well that I greatly enjoyed! I would recommend this book to those who don’t want spice but still want a cute little will they won’t they romance in a mostly adventure based fantasy setting. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death, Genocide, Death of parent, and Slavery

Minor: Animal cruelty, Abandonment, and Alcohol

earthie's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

Extremely addicting book, though the writing at first feels very "I'm not like other girls" vibes. It got better, however, and honestly was quite a good listen. It felt cheesy and kind of kitchy, but honestly loveable in that kind of silly way.

Unique in some ways, but felt very much like the Tamora Pierce Tortall universe, both in writing and character development (and even plot, now thinking about it more). Fun in a way that isn't complicated.

I'd recommend this book for YA audiences, or adults who don't mind the mushy feelings of youth.

I love that the book has an overly talented female main character *and* that she is extremely unique in her talents and backstory. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Slavery, Murder, Violence, Death, and War

Moderate: Physical abuse, Confinement, Torture, Misogyny, Genocide, Classism, Sexual content, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Islamophobia

Minor: Genocide, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Cannibalism, Confinement, Police brutality, and Xenophobia

thebruce's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-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? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Murder, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Dysphoria, Colonisation, Death, and Slavery

Minor: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Excrement, and Misogyny

merrow's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious reflective 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

It’sa good story with characters who are enjoyable to read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Violence, Vomit, War, Blood, Gore, Murder, Body horror, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Drug use, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Genocide

wrensreadingroom's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Vomit, Sexism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Body horror, Classism, Death, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Colonisation, Confinement, Deportation, Genocide, Sexual content, War, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Violence

ursimae's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Blood, Physical abuse, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Grief, Body horror, Death, Murder, Sexism, and Slavery

Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Genocide, Alcohol, Classism, Colonisation, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Vomit

Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, War, Child death, and Death of parent

yarisbooksandbevs's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

I devoured this book. It was easy to follow and even the slower parts were interesting. I was kept engaged and intrigued. I love Dorian and Celaena’s witty banter. The way Chaol cares for Celaena in his own way is amazing.

Celaena and Nehemiah’s friendship is precious and I love how Elena defends Celaena.

I do wish there was a clearer distinction and more organized approach when switching POVs but it’s a fun switch.

I also thought the reveal that Cain was summoning creatures was a little predictable. I was surprised to see that Perrington was controlling him and not just influencing him.

I’m excited to see where this series goes. This was a great opener.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, Gore, Vomit, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Grief and Drug use

Minor: Child death, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, War, Torture, Alcohol, and Animal cruelty

pairswellwithbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

I can’t believe I waited so long to start this series. It will put me in a book coma for sure 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Slavery

Moderate: Cursing and Confinement

Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Classism, Grief, Abandonment, Alcohol, Hate crime, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse

elleclair's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Colonisation, Drug use, Physical abuse, Genocide, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Misogyny, and Gore

Moderate: Gore, Vomit, and Drug use

Minor: Alcohol