Series Review - Throne of Glass By Sarah J Maas

I know I’m very late to the party here, but the Throne of Glass series means a lot to me, so I’m going to cover it anyway. Not only are these books fabulous to read, but they also played a major role in my writing development. Sarah J Maas is a very dynamic and impactful author. She writes vibrant scenes, breathtaking action, and complex plots. Her characters are flawed in ways that make them feel real. Maas masterfully weaves multiple character arcs together to create deep stories that are constantly evolving.
This is an 8-book series, including the prequel novellas published in The Assassin’s Blade. Below, I’ve included my review of the first book in the series, Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
Throne of Glass is the first book in the Throne of Glass series and the debut novel for Sarah J Maas. It follows Celaena Sardothien, an assassin who is released from slavery to compete to be the King’s Champion. At first, Celaena is only competing for her own survival and freedom, but when her opponents begin turning up dead, Celaena finds herself unraveling the mysteries surrounding an ancient evil and monsters hiding within the castle walls.
I couldn’t put this book down. Throne of Glass is fast-paced, exciting, and fresh. I love books that are original and don’t follow typical tropes. Years after I finished this book, I read that it was inspired by Cinderella and meant to answer the question: What if Cinderella went to the ball to kill the prince?
I love this question because I never saw it coming. I never thought Throne of Glass sounded like a retelling of Cinderella because it evolved into its own dynamic story. At the same time, I can still picture the scene, the gown, and the party in Throne of Glass where that question comes alive.
This book is a bit violent and dark at times, so I recommend it for a slightly more mature young adult (maybe, 16 years or older) and adult audience.

If you're interested in reading more, check out these resources below:

• My Goodreads review: click here 
• Sarah J Maas’ Amazon page: click here 
• Sarah J Maas’ website: click here