Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass is a beautifully written young adult
novel which is a poetic and entrancing blend of fantasy and dystopian. Sarah J
Maas has crafted a brilliant piece of writing which I would now classify as a
must-read for all lovers of young adult fiction.
The book depicts
the story of an 18 year-old assassin named Celaena who has spent a year in a
futuristic slave camp but is given a ticket of freedom for a high price. She is
invited by the prince of her prosperous nation to fight as his champion in a
life or death competition where the reward is the position of personal assassin
to the king of the nation. Celaena accepts his invitation and embarks on an
incredible journey.
There is
only one way to describe the exceptionally written plotline which has been
masterfully woven by Sarah J Maas; brutally beautiful. The base of the
storyline, the competition, adds a savage, dystopian element to the plot which
works particularly well with all other elements of the plot, such as; romance,
mystery and fantasy. The storyline has so many little moments which Sarah J
Maas captures perfectly. These moments are worth the read – you will never be
bored. The magnificent plot will leave the reader feeling a whirl of emotions
that they can only experience in a good book.
The setting,
whilst not being a major part of this novel, is clear and the reader is never
left confused. The world building is well-described yet succinct, leaving the
reader with a clear yet uncluttered picture of the setting. Sarah J Maas also
leaves room for further development throughout the rest of the series.
The
characters in Throne of Glass are
relatable yet unique and brave. The reader feels genuine emotion and concern
for their wellbeing as well as being drawn to both the male and female
protagonists. A distinctly controversial love triangle is brewing and the
result is highly anticipated.
The stand
out element of this novel is clearly the writing style. The poetic
enhancements, mysterious fantasy aura and enchanting style creates of one of
the most brutally beautiful books I have ever read.
This is an
amazing novel and I definitely classify it as a must read for EVERY YA reader.
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