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kenziewol's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Suicide, Murder, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
Minor: Violence, War, Vomit, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
whichdirection's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
Minor: Ableism
annikareads_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Pregnancy
thatrandombookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
To my surprise I ended up enjoying this book. A the start around the first 100 pages I considered giving up, but I'm happy that I stuck along. Around pages 250-350 I realized that <Yrene and Chaol would end up together, and was incredibly disappointed, because I shipped Chaol and Nesryn. But by the end of the book, I was glad that Yrene and Chaol are end game (I'm almost certain they're end game, I know there is a book to go but they're married). I don't mind Nesryn and Sartaq, I don't have any strong opinions on their relationship. I really liked Chaol's character arc.> I hated Chaol from the middle of Crown of Midnight. I still don't like him very much, but he isn't the worst.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Pregnancy, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, and War
embla_v's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
3.5
Jag älskar glastronen-serien men denna var inte den bästa. För det första så hände det inte så mycket i början av boken. För det andra så saknade jag karaktärerna som befinner sig på norra kontinenten.
Boken handlar om Chaol och Nesryn som beger sig till södra kontinenten för att Chaol ska bli helad och för att förhoppningsvis samla en armé. Yrene är helaren som läker Chaol även fast hon avskyr Adarlan.
Jag är glad att jag äntligen läst ut boken så att jag kan läsa kingdom of ash. Jag tycker egentligen inte att man måste läsa den här boken men om man vill veta vad som hände med Chaol på södra kontinenten så borde man läsa den. Jag rekommenderar dock starkt att läsa denna före man börjar på kingdom of ash och efter att ha läst empire of storms.
Boken handlar om Chaol och Nesryn som beger sig till södra kontinenten för att Chaol ska bli helad och för att förhoppningsvis samla en armé. Yrene är helaren som läker Chaol även fast hon avskyr Adarlan.
Jag är glad att jag äntligen läst ut boken så att jag kan läsa kingdom of ash. Jag tycker egentligen inte att man måste läsa den här boken men om man vill veta vad som hände med Chaol på södra kontinenten så borde man läsa den. Jag rekommenderar dock starkt att läsa denna före man börjar på kingdom of ash och efter att ha läst empire of storms.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Murder, Pregnancy, Suicide, Violence, and Sexual content
meerunilaya's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.0
Possibly my favorite book in the series. Does a great interpersonal exploration of depression and physical limitations for a fantasy series.
Great plot development as well.
Great plot development as well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Death, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Violence
ka_ke's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If there was ever a time for a redemption arc, this was it! Although filler between Empire of Storms & Kingdom of Ash, it was a solid smooth read from start to finish!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, War, Sexual content, Cursing, Blood, Medical content, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder, Child death, and Vomit
b_readss's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Violence
mybookishdelights's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
Heat Level: High graphic sex scene
**Tandem read with Empire of Storms. Buddy read with Melissa**
I was really not looking forward to this book because I was not a fan of Chaol. Notice I said "was"! I can't believe I'm saying it, but by the end of this book I was back on board with his character. I thought this was so good with the tandem read! I highly recommend it.
You definitely cannot skip this one. There is important plot and world information that you need before continuing on in the series. Just like all of her books, the world was well-developed, there were some twisty plot points, and the grief/anguish and PTSD was sooo well-written. It is one of my favorite things about Maas... even though this is fantasy and people die, the characters don't just move on from it like it was nothing. It stays with them as something they have to work on.
CAWPILE Score: 9.00 = 5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 10
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 9
Enjoyment: 9
**Tandem read with Empire of Storms. Buddy read with Melissa**
I was really not looking forward to this book because I was not a fan of Chaol. Notice I said "was"! I can't believe I'm saying it, but by the end of this book I was back on board with his character. I thought this was so good with the tandem read! I highly recommend it.
You definitely cannot skip this one. There is important plot and world information that you need before continuing on in the series. Just like all of her books, the world was well-developed, there were some twisty plot points, and the grief/anguish and PTSD was sooo well-written. It is one of my favorite things about Maas... even though this is fantasy and people die, the characters don't just move on from it like it was nothing. It stays with them as something they have to work on.
CAWPILE Score: 9.00 = 5 stars
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 9
Writing: 10
Plot: 9
Intrigue: 9
Enjoyment: 9
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Violence and Death
kay14's review against another edition
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
All the time I was reading 'Throne of Glass,' I never actually expected to give a book 5 stars, but here we are.
This book was a masterpiece, in my opinion.
Chaol's redemption arc, Yrene's fiery personality, Nesryn, Sartaq, and the ruk riders were a few among my favourite aspects of this book.
After 200 pages of beautifully written worldbuilding, the plot really picked up, and the Southern Continent started becoming a bigger part of the over-arching plot in the series, which is why this book is completely vital, both to the characters and the plot of Kingdom of Ash.
I adored every single amazingly-crafted word dedicated to this book, and it's completely worthy of my rare rating.
This book was a masterpiece, in my opinion.
Chaol's redemption arc, Yrene's fiery personality, Nesryn, Sartaq, and the ruk riders were a few among my favourite aspects of this book.
After 200 pages of beautifully written worldbuilding, the plot really picked up, and the Southern Continent started becoming a bigger part of the over-arching plot in the series, which is why this book is completely vital, both to the characters and the plot of Kingdom of Ash.
I adored every single amazingly-crafted word dedicated to this book, and it's completely worthy of my rare rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Medical content
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual content, and Suicide
Minor: Violence