Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
Eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is pulled from the salt mines of Endovier by Prince Dorian Havilliard. To earn her freedom, she must enter a competition at the glass castle in Rifthold against thieves and soldiers to become the King of Adarlan’s personal champion. While training under Captain Westfall and navigating the court’s lethal politics, Celaena discovers ancient wyrdmarks and strange murders within the palace walls. She must defeat her rivals while investigating an underground magical force that threatens the entire kingdom’s survival.
Fantasy readers who enjoy high-stakes tournaments and intricate world-building will appreciate the focus on physical training and tactical alliances. The story provides a blend of court intrigue and romantic tension between the central trio. Readers walk away with an understanding of a protagonist who balances her violent survival instincts with a hidden past. This volume establishes the groundwork for a larger political struggle involving repressed magic and the heavy cost of reclaiming individual liberty under an empire.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
Insights from Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
“She was a girl who loved beautiful things.”
Celaena looks at her scarred hands and still chooses to play the piano. It shows beauty can survive even after years in a salt mine.
“No. I think I would like to be your friend.”
Nehemia is the first person to treat Celaena like an equal instead of a weapon. Their friendship feels like the only safe place in a glass castle.
“I can hit the middle of a target from thirty paces.”
Dorian likes her because she reads books and has opinions. He sees the girl underneath the world's most dangerous assassin.
“You're a girl. Not a monster.”
Chaol is so stuck on duty that he almost misses the person standing right in front of him. He fears what she is but respects how hard she fights.
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Children's
- ISBN
- 9781639730957
- Language
- EN
