Heir of Fire (Bound for Schools & Libraries) | 
pickThis book is so much better than the second in the series, and reminded me why I enjoy SJM. Such a rich depth of character building, from the ones we know the least right up to Celaena. Celaena really processes a lot of grief in this story, and comes to terms with who she really is — in a lot of ways, it‘s her coming of age. Meanwhile, plots and secrets churn all around, with an explosive ending that held lots of surprises. Keen to start the next!
pickCelaena Sardothien has survived deadly contest and shattering heartbreak, now must travel to new lands to confront her darkest truth about her heritage that could change her life and future forever. Brutal and monstrous forces are gathering. She must find strength to battle inner demons, and the evil about to be unleashed. 4/5 I really liked this one. Love how all the stories from AB are starting to twine together. Bawled for some of this one
pickBesides the overkill exposition and similarity in the CaIaena/Chaol and Aelin/Rowan dynamics, I liked this book better than the second book. I think the flipping between characters AND locations is what made this book more dynamic than the first two.
#throneofglass #tog #heiroffire
Feeling that this 3rd book is recycling tropes from the first book. Brooding person to help “train” her. A test. She has to prove herself. Plus after 2 full books, I can say that there seems to be too much exposition in these books. A lot of telling vs showing.
#heiroffire #tog #throneofglass #broodingmen #fae
pickMy favorite in the TOG series so far. It was chalked full of incredible character building. 4.5 🌟 Does anyone know where I can listen to Queen of Shadows? I can‘t find it on Libby or Hoopla.
pickthis one will stand in for the series so far. hell ya what a great set of books!
#SeasonalSpiritShare @dabbe
Christmas music, crafting in front of the fireplace channel, reading, and holiday decor.
pickOverall, the story in this one‘s pretty interesting as a sort of “middle of the tale” part of the larger plot, but a touch on the inconsistent side. Also, I wish people who are 100+ years old would make decisions that reflect the weight of their lived experienced, even if they are immortal and/or young for their race.
#wondrouswednesday
Scenarios: cozy blankets, tea, comfy armchair/papasan chair. Or alternatively in front of a fireplace (real or on screen).
I anticipate actually finishing the tagged book this month.
A little over half finished now, I might actually finish this reread before it has to go back to the library again!
#5joysfriday
Am working my province's election this weekend.
Heir of fire is waiting for pickup at library.
Just started a new historical fiction.
Watched NCIS premiere and latest Grey's.
Bluesky is getting more lively.
Had to send the tagged back (hold request filler) jumping back into antidote for everything.
Also happy spooky season everyone!
How is everybody in #NorthCarolina faring? I hear the hurricane has gotten pretty nasty. #litsywellnesscheck #litsy
Setting aside Antidote for the time being and picking this up. Hoping to finish it before it has to go back to the library.
pickWell, this certainly took me forever to read. I was never bored, but man did this book feel long at times. I had decided to take a break from the series and read another book in between, and then the ending really made me question my resolve on that one!
If any group of people can appreciate my mug, it‘s on here. It‘s a coffee and ghost show kind of morning 👻…
I loved this book. It has more action. More characters. Even a group of witches. I hope they continue in the next books.
My full review is here: https://lsmoore49.blogspot.com/2024/06/heir-of-fire-by-sarah-j-maas.html
pickAbsolutely loved it. I gave up waiting for my library request and just bought it. 🤫
I especially enjoyed reading Celaena learn and learn embrace her magic. Super good baddies - lots of evil beings to fight.
Now to go straight on to Queen of Shadows.
I will never stop saying it till I die. The beach is the best place to read a book no debate.❤️
About 100 pages into this one, and I'm not feeling it. I read Crown of Midnight in just a day and was hoping this one would hit me the same, but idk. It's dragging. Hopefully, it gets better.
One thing I do always and unreservedly love about Sarah J. Maas‘s books: from HEIR OF FIRE onwards, she thanks her dog in every Acknowledgments.
Dogs are super important, y‘all.
In actual book news, I finished rereading it this morning and I‘m back to loving it. Hurray! Just gotta tackle some library materials (and maybe an unread purchase) and it‘s on to QUEEN OF SHADOWS.
The great problem with ebook omnibi is that you have only a rough idea how far you are into each individual book. I know I‘m past the 2/3 mark going by the number of chapters, but I‘d have to do a lot of awkward bouncing around through the text to get a sense of what percentage of the book that translates to.
Anyways: I‘m really feeling HEIR OF FIRE now. This series is uneven, but when it‘s on, it‘s on. There‘ve been tears over here and all.
I almost always enjoy Maas‘s books, but I never enjoy them unreservedly, and one of my big issues with her stuff is all the ideas she recycles across series. (Yes, I know, multiverse, but she keeps her pet concepts too similar from book to book. I prefer authors to switch it up more between worlds.) I‘m especially tired of her whole mates obsession. Ditto “females” and “males” for non-human women and men. Calling women “females” is CREEPY, people.
I finished rereading CROWN OF MIDNIGHT last night and was surprised to discover I wanted to keep right on going. One Kobo recharge later, here I am with HEIR OF FIRE. I loved it the first time but found it way less engaging the second. We‘ll see what Read #3 holds.
In beer news, Lake of the Woods Brewing Co hasn‘t convinced me peaches belong in pale ale. I did appreciate the tartness, though, so I‘m open to a peach sour down the line.
so-soSlow book, but good.
FULL REVIEW: https://abookandateacup.blogspot.com/2018/08/original-title-heir-of-fire-series....
pickAwesome, awesome book! A lot happens on this one: A lot of character development, history, plot build up for what is to come on the next book. I‘m scared for what will go down but yet excited. TOG is such a magnificent story, and I cannot help but look up to the main character, draw parallels between her challenges and mines, and use her bravery as encouragement to keep going and NOT BE AFRAID.
so-soMeh🤔 was not loving this book at all. Think I‘ll take a break on this series and just focus on reread of Crescent City.
Halfway through- I forgot some parts. This weekend I‘m slated to finish this, the novella, and hopefully get a good start on book 4! #togreread #tog
Finished Crown of Midnight and am glad I decided to continue the series. I enjoyed it. So on to book 3, Heir of Fire. I'm pretty sure I'm meeting a favorite character of many in this book.
#two4tuesday Nothing specific, my usual goal of one book is locked in on Goodreads and storygraph. All my challenges are on storygraph. I'm chipping away at the OWLS and working on Read the world as well as #yuletidereads which is also on litsy and run by me. Then I have #fourfoursin24 ,also litsy, by @Lauredhel. And finally #seasonalcozies.
pickI can see why they say read acotar first. If I didn‘t already know Maas‘s writing, I‘d have stopped reading. This book is everything the series has worked towards. I held my exclamations of horror and laughter and tears through it all. Ice and fire; dragons and skin walkers; betrayal and new characters. It‘s all coming together nicely through incredible world building. So much nauseating death. Rowan compliments Aelin so well. #sjm
1. That my library is open on Sundays finally.
2. That my sister is moving into a better house.
3. That I'm finally getting movement from my doctor on certain issues. #wondrouswednesday
pickBook 3 in this series. I‘m liking it. Witches and dragons and fire and ice! This series is starting to really get good. May like it better than her other series.🫢😜
pickMuch much better than the book before😅 We‘re on our way to redemption for the series! Magic makes a much bigger appearance in this book and Celaena‘s journey takes her away from lackluster characters and into a more interesting environment! Book definitely ended with a lot of things up in the air so I‘m sure book four will be just as action packed.
pickI once saw a quote, “Asking a bookworm to pick a favorite book is like asking a mother to pick a favorite child: it changes from day to day.” Today my favorite book is Heir of Fire. The cadre and Aelin‘s…personality makes this book so fun to read. It‘s a lighter book before you get into the heavier stuff of the later books. It also helps you get to know Aelin a lot better and really shows you how much has been hidden from you during the series.
