If you like high fantasy, you will probably like Throne
of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Set in a kingdom ruled by a tyrannical, warlike king, where
magic has gone from the world, the story’s heroine is an assassin. Celaena
Sardothien is a girl with a troubled past and an explosive temper, who hates
the cruel king above all others. Captured and imprisoned, she is given the
opportunity to free herself through a contest. If she beats other assassins,
thieves, and criminals to become the King’s Champion, she wins her freedom.
Losing means being sent back to prison- and almost certain death. Her troubles
don’t end at that: someone is brutally killing other contenders one by one, and
that person is using something dark and evil to do it. Also, she is torn
between love for the gruff Captain of the Guard, and the Crown Prince, a member
of a family she detests. As events unfold, Celaena begins to realize that
the contest may not only be determining her freedom, but the fate of her entire
world.
The
second book in this new series, Crown of
Midnight, is due to come out on August 27th, 2013. I have been able to read
an advance copy of this novel, and I think it is an excellent continuation of
the series. It has several new twists and turns, and the ending is incredible.
I
would recommend this series for teens fourteen and older, because there are several
violent or gory moments. I don’t believe that this should discourage anyone
though, because I think that it is an excellent, well-written story. I would
give both books a ten out of ten. I definitely recommend these books, and can
add that it has become my favorite series.
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