![]() The final duel between Cain and Celaena is incredibly long and superhuman not only because of the magic involved, but because Celaena could actually pick herself up after being beaten so badly and still end up winning! *Major round of applause for that alone* At least that’s one possible threat taken care of. There was a moment of wonderfully tangible joy when Chaol stabbed him through the heart because at least we know he’s not coming back to seek vengeance against Celaena. He’s an evil brute, but of course essential to the story line (every story needs a mortal enemy), and with a name like Cain, he couldn’t be anything but pure evil. I’m glad that he did trust her enough to save his own life and I actually get the feeling that he will be back in the future of the series as well. She saved Nox on two occasions as well, one of them being after she revealed her true identity to him and told him to run far and fast before the final test because there was no way he would live otherwise. Also I loved the moment where Celaena told Nox who she really was because she had really bonded with him (in a weird assassin- nay, jewel thief- to professional thief way), so her bravery in that moment is not to be ignored. It was very smart for Dorian to change Celaena’s identity during the competition, but that also made it all the more frustrating when Cain reveals that he knows who she actually is. I like Nehemia, and I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of her in the rest of the series. Nehemia is a strong princess who would do anything to free her people, which is why she is visiting Adarlan to spy on the king, and she is also constantly loyal to Celaena, which comes in handy a few times for the assassin. Since Celaena can speak Eyllwe with Nehemia, the two of them have plenty of humorous conversations about those around them without the others being able to understand what they say. Luckily, she almost immediately finds a friend in Nehemia, a visiting princess from Eyllwe, because Celaena can speak the girl’s language and otherwise gets along with the princess quite well. ![]() While she is competing, Celaena is allowed to live in large chambers inside the castle, which is much different to the way she lived in Endovier. Celaena is also told to keep a low profile while the competition is still young so she does not draw too much attention to herself, which naturally frustrates her. Chaol trains her to be a strong as she can, and Dorian helps keep Celaena’s true identity a secret by accompanying her around the castle and calling her by the name of Lady Lillian Gordiana. Dorian and his best friend/ captain of the King’s guard, Chaol Westfall, work with Celaena throughout the competition. Celaena is a great choice for this position, even if Dorian only chose her to make his father angry (which worked, by the way). Whomever wins this title will be at the kings beck and call, meaning they will kill and steal for his personal gain and that of Adarlan. Celaena is tracked down by the crown prince of Adarlan, Dorian Havilliard, so that she can compete as his champion in the Kings contest for the title of Adarlan’s Assassin. If you have yet to ready Throne of Glass, kindly go and do that now, and come back as soon as you finish.*Ĭelaena Sardothien is quite a mysterious girl at the start of the story, but aside from that, Celaena is a widely known assassin who was sent to Endovier for life as her punishment. I was constantly riveted, especially as I reached the middle of the book, and just overall enjoyed reading it despite what people told me beforehand. ![]() Throne of Glass is one of those books that, even through the small details, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I enjoy good writing, so when I find a well written book, it doesn’t matter if there is world building as long as the story flows and intrigues. I recognize that this is a thing, but I also cannot recall feeling this way about many series. When it comes to the first book in a series, there is usually more world building than action and by the second book people find that they enjoy the book more because world building is out-of-the-way. Most people have also told me that the first book is a bit slow and hard to get through. So I know there are 4 books in this series already, but I am shamelessly jumping in late and am very excited to read the rest of this series! I have heard many wonderful things about the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J.
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