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A review by siesssie
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
3.0
1st read: 3 ★
2nd read: 3 ★
Curious how Maas's signature move — making the last chapters the defining element of her books — started with her first novel.
I had forgotten how Celaena walked such a fine line, being this badass assassin who could gut you before you blinked twice, while still being a young girl who doesn't shy away from her vanity and her femininity. Who’s kind and desires affection. Paradoxically being immature and too arrogant, because she was robbed of growing up in a safe and stable environment with caring parents.
I keep thinking back to how angry she was for not being able to receive the praise she deserved because she had to pretend her abilities were inferior. She was Arobynn’s protégée, his number one; she had to be. Reading how she couldn't grasp anything but that, even if it benefited her in the long run, shows a lot about the character she was conditioned to develop.
I'm so happy to reread this series and accompany Celaena on her journey of self growth. Rediscovering the world, the characters, the magic, that first made me fall in love with fantasy and powerful, feminine, strong leading ladies.
However, I didn't remember the dialogue being so formal and stuffy, that, I didn't like. It did a good job representing life at court and how someone of a certain social status or someone in those circles should talk, but it felt weird. I think I couldn't connect with the characters as much as I would have liked because of it, creating an unnecessary distance.
I'm still not a fan of love triangles. I have extreme difficulty making choices as it is in real life, and I don't need to feel even more bamboozled by constantly switching sides. Even though I'm a Dorian girlie, when Chaol has his moments...damn, they're powerful. If only he could step off his moral high horse.
Lastly, how did I completely blackout Fleefoot’s whole existence ? The moment she named her, the name became crystal clear in my head but nothiiiiing comes to mind about the dog.. does she die a horrible death that my brain decided I was too fragile to remember ??
That was a lie, this is the last point. Nehemia fucking rules! Her playing everyone, chefs kisses. I’m not ready for what’s to come. I’m really not. I’m very much afraid.
2nd read: 3 ★
”I will not be afraid.”
Curious how Maas's signature move — making the last chapters the defining element of her books — started with her first novel.
I had forgotten how Celaena walked such a fine line, being this badass assassin who could gut you before you blinked twice, while still being a young girl who doesn't shy away from her vanity and her femininity. Who’s kind and desires affection. Paradoxically being immature and too arrogant, because she was robbed of growing up in a safe and stable environment with caring parents.
I keep thinking back to how angry she was for not being able to receive the praise she deserved because she had to pretend her abilities were inferior. She was Arobynn’s protégée, his number one; she had to be. Reading how she couldn't grasp anything but that, even if it benefited her in the long run, shows a lot about the character she was conditioned to develop.
I'm so happy to reread this series and accompany Celaena on her journey of self growth. Rediscovering the world, the characters, the magic, that first made me fall in love with fantasy and powerful, feminine, strong leading ladies.
However, I didn't remember the dialogue being so formal and stuffy, that, I didn't like. It did a good job representing life at court and how someone of a certain social status or someone in those circles should talk, but it felt weird. I think I couldn't connect with the characters as much as I would have liked because of it, creating an unnecessary distance.
I'm still not a fan of love triangles. I have extreme difficulty making choices as it is in real life, and I don't need to feel even more bamboozled by constantly switching sides. Even though I'm a Dorian girlie, when Chaol has his moments...damn, they're powerful. If only he could step off his moral high horse.
Lastly, how did I completely blackout Fleefoot’s whole existence ? The moment she named her, the name became crystal clear in my head but nothiiiiing comes to mind about the dog.. does she die a horrible death that my brain decided I was too fragile to remember ??
That was a lie, this is the last point. Nehemia fucking rules! Her playing everyone, chefs kisses. I’m not ready for what’s to come. I’m really not. I’m very much afraid.