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A review by siesssie
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
4.0
1st read: 3 ★
2nd read: 4.5 ★
I couldn't put this book down, I enjoyed reading it so much. It's my favorite book of the series so far. Meeting and discovering all the new characters, following them on their individual journeys, the pain and growth they went through—it was all beautifully written. Maas is a master at writing grief and healing.
I absolutely adore how friendship takes center stage and it’s love is the one to shower and drive the characters and the story.
I absolutely love the way Celaena/Aelin is growing into her womanhood. Her depth is being revealed gradually. Her inner monologue has matured, mirroring the complexities of her experiences. The emotional journey she could no longer ignore was fundamental and hit deep. Accepting and claiming her name, her birthright, making peace with the demons of her family's past was the most integral part of the series.
Rowan's introduction and their relationship, him not being a prop solely for a romantic arc, solidified my love and respect for this story. They’re healing together and although they’re clearly intimately connected, starting as friends, becoming carranam instead of being lovers first was the best decision.
Manon and Abraxos stole my soul yet again. Their chapters are still my favorite, and I cannot wait to get more of them.
I don't remember what happens to her grandmother, but I hope she suffers a terrible, slow and painful death.
Dorian is baby n°1
I didn’t care much for Sorscha, she made Dorian happy and offered him refuge. For that I’ll always respect her.
She was definitely there so that Dorian could take the next step towards his fate. It mirrored Nehemia’s death although the emotional value is incomparable.
My kind hearted prince, stay strong.
Aedion is baby n°2
I enjoyed his introduction and felt deeply for all he had to pretend to be in order to save his people, his country.
Him thinking that Aelin wouldn’t care for him or forgive him because of the blood on his hands, while she’s thinking the same *my heart* they are too similar.
Chaol has become a pleasant surprise. I can connect with him in a way I couldn't before, and I'm no longer dreading reading[b: Tower of Dawn|76714487] as much. Him telling Dorian he loved him made my heart so warm. Love is the dominator of his growth.
I think my main struggle with him has been his discrimination towards magic (& his arrogant moral code). I understand he was raised and conditioned to have those beliefs and he’s fighting them, I respect him for it. While I like him, I still don’t love him.
PS: oh how I wish I could reach my hands into the book and strangle the King myself until his face turned purple and the veins in his eyes popped like fireworks.
I’m so glad Celaena/Aelin realized he was the puppet master behind her losing control when she was younger. Make him pay.
2nd read: 4.5 ★
“She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius, heir of two mighty bloodlines, protector of a once glorious people, and Queen of Terrasen.
She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius and she would not be afraid.”
I couldn't put this book down, I enjoyed reading it so much. It's my favorite book of the series so far. Meeting and discovering all the new characters, following them on their individual journeys, the pain and growth they went through—it was all beautifully written. Maas is a master at writing grief and healing.
I absolutely adore how friendship takes center stage and it’s love is the one to shower and drive the characters and the story.
”A woman— a woman was smiling back at her, beautiful for every scar and imperfection and mark of survival, beautiful for the fact that the smile was real, and she felt it kindle the long-slumbering joy in her heart.”
I absolutely love the way Celaena/Aelin is growing into her womanhood. Her depth is being revealed gradually. Her inner monologue has matured, mirroring the complexities of her experiences. The emotional journey she could no longer ignore was fundamental and hit deep. Accepting and claiming her name, her birthright, making peace with the demons of her family's past was the most integral part of the series.
”We’re stronger together than apart”
Rowan's introduction and their relationship, him not being a prop solely for a romantic arc, solidified my love and respect for this story. They’re healing together and although they’re clearly intimately connected, starting as friends, becoming carranam instead of being lovers first was the best decision.
"They have made you into monsters.
Made, Manon. And we feel sorry for you."
Manon and Abraxos stole my soul yet again. Their chapters are still my favorite, and I cannot wait to get more of them.
I don't remember what happens to her grandmother, but I hope she suffers a terrible, slow and painful death.
Dorian is baby n°1
I didn’t care much for Sorscha, she made Dorian happy and offered him refuge. For that I’ll always respect her.
She was definitely there so that Dorian could take the next step towards his fate. It mirrored Nehemia’s death although the emotional value is incomparable.
My kind hearted prince, stay strong.
Aedion is baby n°2
I enjoyed his introduction and felt deeply for all he had to pretend to be in order to save his people, his country.
Him thinking that Aelin wouldn’t care for him or forgive him because of the blood on his hands, while she’s thinking the same *my heart* they are too similar.
Chaol has become a pleasant surprise. I can connect with him in a way I couldn't before, and I'm no longer dreading reading[b: Tower of Dawn|76714487] as much. Him telling Dorian he loved him made my heart so warm. Love is the dominator of his growth.
I think my main struggle with him has been his discrimination towards magic (& his arrogant moral code). I understand he was raised and conditioned to have those beliefs and he’s fighting them, I respect him for it. While I like him, I still don’t love him.
PS: oh how I wish I could reach my hands into the book and strangle the King myself until his face turned purple and the veins in his eyes popped like fireworks.
I’m so glad Celaena/Aelin realized he was the puppet master behind her losing control when she was younger. Make him pay.