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A review by clockworkbook
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
5.0
Re-read 9+x
I have been asked numerous times why I love and re-read SJM's books, and I found a great Tumbler post regarding Sarah J. Maas. It helps explain some of why I love her intriguing stories, worlds, and characters in all her series.
https://mor-rigan.tumblr.com/post/143...
• Strong female characters who literally don’t need men to save them.
• REALISTIC ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION!
• A MALE character who has been sexually abused and assaulted and suffers repercussions from it.
• The first guy a girl meets is not her soulmate (i.e., realistic relationships).
• Depictions of both male and female abusers/abusive relationships.
• FEMALE CHARACTERS ACTUALLY LOOKING OUT FOR OTHER FEMALE CHARACTERS!
• Did I already mention badass women who could kick a man’s butt if she needed to?
https://deviru.tumblr.com/post/144057...
*Female characters that can be both badass and feminine.
*Male characters that aren’t warriors and don’t feel ashamed for it.
*Male characters that like the idea of being in love and/or dream of having a family.
*Female characters that have sexual active lives and are not shamed for it.
*Female characters save male character’s lives without the male feeling less manly for it.
*Males and females being friends, without romantic or sexual attraction for each other.
Original Rating: 4.25⭐
I have been asked numerous times why I love and re-read SJM's books, and I found a great Tumbler post regarding Sarah J. Maas. It helps explain some of why I love her intriguing stories, worlds, and characters in all her series.
https://mor-rigan.tumblr.com/post/143...
• Strong female characters who literally don’t need men to save them.
• REALISTIC ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION!
• A MALE character who has been sexually abused and assaulted and suffers repercussions from it.
• The first guy a girl meets is not her soulmate (i.e., realistic relationships).
• Depictions of both male and female abusers/abusive relationships.
• FEMALE CHARACTERS ACTUALLY LOOKING OUT FOR OTHER FEMALE CHARACTERS!
• Did I already mention badass women who could kick a man’s butt if she needed to?
https://deviru.tumblr.com/post/144057...
*Female characters that can be both badass and feminine.
*Male characters that aren’t warriors and don’t feel ashamed for it.
*Male characters that like the idea of being in love and/or dream of having a family.
*Female characters that have sexual active lives and are not shamed for it.
*Female characters save male character’s lives without the male feeling less manly for it.
*Males and females being friends, without romantic or sexual attraction for each other.
Original Rating: 4.25⭐