A review by smnthstrrlwd
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

If Throne of Glass is setting the pace for the series, readers are in for a treat (myself included!) I adored this book and, honestly, could not put it down. It had everything a romantasy book should have: a heroic maiden, a love interest, a sidekick, a bestie, a mystery to solve, and some remarkably evil characters. TOG took a turn into more fantastical fantasy than the other SJM books I've read (yes, more fantastical than fairies and majestic kingdoms) which I appreciated from a world-building POV and look forward to learning more about. The turn itself reminded me a lot of the writing techniques Stephen King uses where his story seems completely plausible and well rooted in "reality" until one aspect is revealed that turns the story into a fantasy. 

What The Assassin's Blade did for setting the tone of Celaena's character development, Throne of Glass has done for the tone of the entire series. I think that it developed at a great pace without feeling rushed and had all of my favorite elements of an SJM book including the most delicious tension-building that one could ask for. I am squealing with delight over the fact that I have six more books to read in this series!

Similarly to how ACOTAR progressed and my emotional interest in characters grew to include more than Feyre, I'm now not only invested in Celaena's story but also the stories of her friends. As the series progresses, I cannot wait to see how certain relationships – both good and bad – pan out. 
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