I've been really sick of Dystopian books lying in every single bookshelf when I walk pass a bookstore. It's so difficult to find something really good. Kudos to The Hunger Games that really blew up the concept of dystopian societies appearing on every single book shelf. Thanks to that, my plans to actually read Divergent went into the drain. Because let me repeat, I am really sick of dystopian themed books, movies and anything dystopian. Kinda harsh, but it's gone way too far.
P.S, I usually don't do book reviews but when I do, It means it's a pretty darn good book.
SPOILER ALERT. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.
|| A Little History and Info about this Series ||
The 'Throne of Glass' series was in fact called 'Queen of Glass' and is written by Sarah J.Maas who was member of fiction press. Wikipedia all this for more information. Thank the lord, a publisher picked up a story. Now we have this work of amazingness.
The Story?
Blew my mind.
Book 1 : Throne of Glass
Book 2 : Crown of Midnight
Book 3 : The Heir of Fire (Photo Above)
The main character Celaena Sardothien is not your typical, emotion driven (maybe a bit) assassin. She knows what is wrong and what is right. She knows pain and she knows what it feels like having nothing, but she knows how to enjoy the little things in life too. Ah-hem... she has a passionate obsession over books and wanting to feel beautiful. CLICK HERE for good reads and summary.
The series is full blown of Magic, Fae, Witches and awesome creatures.
|| First Impression ||
The first time I came across the first book, I thought the cover was the coolest thing I ever seen. It left a lasting impression.
|| My Thoughts ||
What really made me love the book was that Celaena felt real, she wasn't made into a character that fantasises about Happy Endings, her ultimate goal was survival and freedom and using whatever methods it would take. Her refusal to seek the truth or understand her 'past' was contrast greatly from typical book characters who usually try to poke their nose in everything they wish to know. (Most of the time)
However I am not a fan of Celaena's Love interests, Chaol and Prince Dorian. This is just my personal point of view. I understand there's actually quite a number of Team Chaol fans, but Chaol didn't actually stand out to me from the beginning, his character actually made me want to smack him for his 'indecisiveness' by Book 3. I understand that his position makes it difficult for him but sometimes I felt that he could have actually said 'Yes' or 'No'. Even so the series isn't done yet, I will only make the Final Verdict after the series has ended but until then he isn't that impressive in my eyes.
Whereas for Prince Dorian, he was charming at the beginning. I wasn't really in his Team either. I felt that Celaena and him did connect at one point but it just wasn't enough. Considered what happened at the end of 'The Heir of Fire', I am anticipating his growth in his character. It was quite cruel of the King to kill the girl off. (As cruel as it sounds, I wanted her dead because she was a little unnecessary)
Rowan totally won me over, but I'm pretty sure he won't be Celaena's love interest at all. It happens every single time. The guy who deserves it never gets it, despite him being married before. I'm looking forward to see more of Rowan.
|| My Verdict ||
Book 1 - Book 3 : 9/10.
The reason for not receiving 10, it's because it's incomplete and the 'love interests' just didn't work for me. (For Now) I'd rather Celaena ended up a Queen without anyone, that way I can pretend she ended up with Rowan. Or even better, she ends up with Rowan. (LOL)
A book that will make a reader feel whirlwinds of emotions and leave you craving for more. Lord of the Rings + Games of Throne combined = Throne of Glass. Perfection, my two favourite series became one.
