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A review by gretchenplz
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
emotional
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
3.5
You can tell this is SJM’s first series.
Other note: I just cannot buy in on Celaena/Aelin being the strong female protagonist that everyone says she is. I find her selfish, vapid, annoying, and hypocritical, with no ability to understand nuance or see a bigger picture outside herself. A 19-year-old will not make a strong queen. And I know (I've seen this film before) she and Rowan are mates, so don't even get me started on that.
I sincerely hope she gains perspective in the next book
Other note: I just cannot buy in on Celaena/Aelin being the strong female protagonist that everyone says she is. I find her selfish, vapid, annoying, and hypocritical, with no ability to understand nuance or see a bigger picture outside herself. A 19-year-old will not make a strong queen. And I know (I've seen this film before) she and Rowan are mates, so don't even get me started on that.
I sincerely hope she gains perspective in the next book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Genocide
Moderate: Slavery