Book review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Throne of Glass

by Sarah J. Maas

Book Summary:

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.

Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilarating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another.

Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

Reactions to the Book:

This is an incredible book! There is action throughout the whole book, there is never a dull moment. The characters in this book have unique and hilarious personalities. The style of writing was easy to understand and beautiful. Reader will be attracted to this book because of the fantasy elements and way the story is written. This book would be a  great book for any reader who wants to start reading more fantasy books.

Appeal of Book Cover Art:

The cover of the book screams read me, with all the bright colors and the font of the words. I believe no one should judge a book by its cover but if I were to do that I would choose this book. This book cover shows the fantasy elements by the clothing and the weapons on the cover. This book cover screams high fantasy for all readers to enjoy.

Awards/Honors/Nominations:

2013 Best Books for Young Adults (YALSA)