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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 Queen of Shadows completely blew me away! Sarah J. Maas outdid herself with this one—this book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The stakes were higher, the action was intense, and the emotional depth had me feeling everything. I laughed, cried, and held my breath more times than I can count. 

The character growth, especially Aelin’s, was phenomenal. Every twist and turn had my heart racing, and the dynamics between the characters were so gripping and real. It’s the kind of book that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. 

I devoured the last page and immediately dove into the next book because I cannot stop—but at the same time, I’m dreading the end because I don’t want this series to be over. This world, these characters… they’ve completely captured my heart. 

Highly, highly recommend to anyone who loves epic fantasy with fierce heroines, emotional rollercoasters, and jaw-dropping action. This is a masterpiece. 💖