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A bit of a slow start, but then I really got invested. Celaena is an appealing, if somewhat frustrating, mix of accomplished and naive, snobby and self-assured, yet vulnerable. Her quest for independence is a brave one, when I remembered how young she is. Her trials are engaging and the story is pretty gripping. I saw all the pitfalls coming miles away, but I think you‘re supposed to? Even though she does not. Great lead-in to a series.

The Assassin & The Empire - anyone else want to absolutely destroy Arobynn?

The Assassin and the Underworld. 2nd favourite of the five novellas so far.

The Assassin and the Desert. This one hurt. Well told and interesting but made my heart hurt a little.

The Assassin and the Healer. Short and sweet.

The Assassin and the Pirate Lord - Pretty good but it left me not lifelong young Calaena much, even with the good deed she did. #tog

4.5/5 ?????

“My name is Celaena Sardothien," she whispered, "and I will not be afraid.”

#fantasy #assassin #throneofglass

Here we go! Read this one first— I have so much more respect for the main character now!

This is the only TOG book I‘ve struggled through so far.

I got the Throne of Glass box set so of course I need to do a reread 🥹❤️ I still fell inlove with the story and cried as much as the first time ❤️ Last time I listened to all the audiobooks so it‘ll be fun reading the physical copies 📚#catsoflitsy

So now I am starting on the Throne of Glass series. I enjoyed reading the novella bind up. It was an easy read and an interesting way to start the series. I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars.

Each novella‘s fine, and overall the book works fine, but I spent the entire time thinking about how awkward it is to read a set of novellas in the middle of a series of “regular” novels, even though I can‘t defend the argument that it should be read first…because if you read it first, you‘ll know too much to be surprised about the ending of the 2nd book. So, in the wise words of my old lit professor, this book is [AWK].

Well, finished this today. Another entertaining read. Do I just keep going with the series or take a break and read something else? We‘ll see what I‘m feeling tonight when I go to bed and want to read.

Just finished this!! Not sure how i loved an assassin, but she (the assassin) was sooooo likable! 👏🎉

I enjoyed this book so much. It gives a great lookout into what Celaena endured before she was sent to the Salt Mines and then to the Glass Palace. The horrors of what happened to Sam. This book has so much going on and will give you lots of the feels.

Full review: https://lsmoore49.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-assassins-blade-by-sarah-j-maas.html

5⭐️ I think I gave this a lower score, though, not by much, the first time I read it. But going back and re-reading it, I realize that for me, it is a five star. I feel that I was truly with the FMC throughout the entire book. Maybe this is because I read the whole series and have already made a connection with her. I don‘t know why, but I love the story, and it ripped my heart out every time. 😭 If you know you know.

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎉🎉🎉 It is an absolutely gorgeous day, with lots and lots of sunshine! Currently, I am at the park with a little picnic lunch, and of course a book! I couldn't ask for a better day! 💕📚

I can‘t wait to read the rest of the series

I really love being a librarian! 💕📚 Some days are better than others, obviously, but on days like this I am just filled with bookish joy! ☺️ The Throne of Glass series is super popular, and I'm always replacing the library copies with new ones, usually one at a time as they get worn out - so I just ordered a brand new complete set for the library! They arrived today, and I'm so excited to see them! Now they all match, and look so lovely! 😍

4.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 #throneofglass #fantasy #romance #sarahjmaas

I sobbed like crazy.

FULL REVIEW: https://abookandateacup.blogspot.com/2019/01/review-assassins-blade.html

Reading this book 3rd is the definition of dating someone who you know will break your heart. I still don‘t regret reading it third though, otherwise Idk if I would have had it in me to like other new characters and continue on with the series. This is a great book. You get to know Celaena and what led her to become who she is in book 1. I do not think I will forget its last chapters any time soon. It made me appreciate my life and those I love.

I‘m on the very last story of The Assassin‘s Blade novella; I‘ve heard I‘m about to have my heart ripped out. Even though I know how it ends, I‘m not sure reading the details will be enjoyable 🥲

Starting this one. Hope it lives up to the hype.

Go through all these novellas that made up the Assassins Blade. I can see where it said to read this prequel after the third book. Yet - YET - these would have been such a better introduction to Celeana‘s story in the Keep. This explained her plight more than “book 1”.
Underground novella was not a favorite of them, but it still showed quite a detail in who Celeana is as a person.

“‘My name is Celaena Sardothien,‘ she whispered, ‘and I will not be afraid.‘”
#January2024

My library has almost all the short stories separate. Or at least, with less time as the whole book of all has a 24 week wait. So no issue reading these #sjm
Desert: I liked this one. The idea of the silent assassins and the Mute Master… incredible mystery at the end. Also, HORSES!!
Empire: wasn‘t too into this, as I already knew where it was going. Yes, it ached to know that. But it also didn‘t let it really sink in. Until the end. Just damn

I started another novella from THE ASSASSIN‘S BLADE after I finished tonight‘s novel. I‘ve been rereading one every time I finish another book this month. Hopefully I‘ll manage to do a full series reread by the end of the year. Throne of Glass is uneven, but when it‘s on it‘s ON.

Starting a buddy read with @Kaylaapps to begin reading the TOG series -finally! 🤩

Let‘s just say it was so good I immediately grabbed the next one in the series. 10/10

2.5⭐️s

I‘ve only read the first two books so far before trying out this prequel. I‘m struggling with the series. I have book 3 in print but haven‘t been able to get through it, so placed a hold for the audiobook at my library.

Current #weekendreads:
Listening to the #audiobook of The Assassin‘s Blade
The Only Plane in the Sky is a #buddyread w/ a friend
Just started the #arc of The Taken Ones and I‘m devouring it.

@rachelsbrittain

Finished this one this weekend as well! I liked learning a bit more about Celaenas story and background and really liked the short story format this book had. I know everyone has their preferences on when you should read this book and I‘m glad I read Throne of Glass first personally🤷🏻‍♀️ Onward!

A collection of novellas that take place before the 1st book in the series. I loved seeing more of Celaena's history, including her relationship with Sam & the other events that brought her to the beginning of the 1st book. I think the writing style was closer to Throne of Glass, & I didn‘t enjoy it as much. The characters felt simpler & I missed the depth I found in the 3rd book. Read it if you love the series, but it‘s not a good place to start.

February pick 2023 Reading bracket

I read this book as an intro into The Throne of Glass series. It was a great read. I suspect another great series is awaiting me 😁

I'm diving right into my next fantasy series. This is the 1st book in The Throne of Glass series.

YA. Prequel to Throne of Glass. Learn why Caelena Sardothian, the assassin's darling, was betrayed & by whom. I didn't like Caeleana's character and found phrases such as ".. a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth" as overused & worthy of an eyeball roll. This is the first Maas book I have not liked. I don't think it added to the series, but I may find her getting revenge on her betrayer more to my liking with this background knowledge.

So apparently, I have an unpopular opinion, but I really enjoyed this book. Possibly because unlike others, I read this one first. Also, this is my doublespin, so both are already done for February. @TheAromaofBooks

Took me a bit to get through it. It wasn't my favourite. It was pretty slow. The last section kinda made up for the rest of the book.

I am really struggling with this book. I was told I need to read it before I start the rest of the books. Is it really true? I would love to just drop it and start the rest of the series.

Going to start this series. I have read this authors other books and enjoyed them. I was told to read this series also.

Suuuuuch an amazing series!!! 🥹❤️ Highly recommend the series!

Finished 'The Assassin's Blade' and have started 'The Book of Goose'. Unpopular opinion, but I'm not a massive fan of SJM's writing.... but I generally fall in love with her characters. However, I just didn't really get Celaena, for such a badass, she was oddly immature and naive, blundering through her adventures in a self-obsessed and shallow way...but maybe that is supposed to reflect her age and allow for dramatic character development 🤔

Saturday morning- Lily's riding lesson means mum has time for coffee and my book. I'm not sure about this so far .... does it get better???? 🤔

I'm going in ...

“This girl wasn‘t like wildfire—she was wildfire. Deadly and uncontrollable. And slightly out of her wits.”

Oh my god!! All of the little stories and seeing a massive part of Celeana‘s backstory had me right in the feels !!

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The ending kicked me right in the feels. 🥺

I‘m working on getting out of my reading slump and thought this series would help. I‘m getting there.
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