Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas, 2012
Fantasy Young adultMystery, thriller & crimeRomance
An assassin is pulled from prison to compete for a king's champion—and finds court intrigue, dangerous friendships, and a chance at freedom. A brisk YA fantasy with a sharp, cocky assassin voice, romantic sparks, and court intrigue that keeps the pages moving.
Feels like hope, curiosity and dread. About power, identity and freedom.
Who it’s for
You may enjoy it if you like YA fantasy with a competitive edge, romantic tension, and a heroine who has to decide who she wants to become. If you want the assassin contest to stay front and center, note that court politics and romance take up plenty of room.
Why read it
It gives you a fast, dramatic entry into a series about power, identity, and freedom, with a heroine whose ambition is as risky as her circumstances.
A page from the book
A dare that lands because it names the fear, not the dream.
You could rattle the stars,“ she whispered. ”You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most. Sarah J. Maas.Sarah J. Maas began writing Throne of Glass at sixteen and posted early chapters on FictionPress as 'Queen of Glass' before it became a published novel.
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Questions readers ask
- Is Throne of Glass for me?
- You may enjoy it if you like YA fantasy with a competitive edge, romantic tension, and a heroine who has to decide who she wants to become. If you want the assassin contest to stay front and center, note that court politics and romance take up plenty of room.
- What is Throne of Glass like?
- A brisk YA fantasy with a sharp, cocky assassin voice, romantic sparks, and court intrigue that keeps the pages moving. Feels like hope, curiosity and dread. About power, identity and freedom.
- What should I read after Throne of Glass?
- If you liked Throne of Glass, try Clockwork Angel (Cassandra Clare), Mistborn (Brandon Sanderson) and Winter (Marissa Meyer).
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Mistborn · Brandon Sanderson
What it costs to look away from something you cannot stop.
This was when Winter looked away. When she always looked away. She watched her own fingers burrow into her dress, her fingernails scraping at the fabric until she could feel the sting on her thighs. She watched the ice climb over her wrists, toward her elbows. Where the ice touched, her flesh went numb.
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