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#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.13-15: hmm a simple archery contest as the first test? I feel like they‘re lulling the competitors into a false sense of security. Or maybe going easy on them simply because one of them was just murdered. Something is going on. It has to do with the King‘s secrecy and with the dead hounds I‘ll bet. Perhaps there is a predator - man or beast - within Adarlan. ⬇️

StayCurious Maybe that‘s why the king feels he needs a champion in the first place. Whatever it is - things are getting more tense. 1d

StayCurious @LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead @Read4life @Laughterhp @Roary47 @Butterfinger @lilybird 1d

BarkingMadRead This was so crazy, and I‘m hoping that C gets to hang with the princess. Seems like a long shot though. And archery?!? So lame. But I‘m dying to know what is killing the dogs 😢 1d

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mcctrish Twice the black stone ring on Cain‘s finger has been mentioned - is it magic ? Does he get strength from it ? 1d

StayCurious @mcctrish yeah I thought of a magic ring as well - it‘s unlikely to be a wedding ring haha 24h

5feet.of.fury Loved her inability to play it cool for this one, wonder how much attention she attracted with the bullseyes. What‘s killing the dogs? And what happened to the Eye Eater ? 23h

LiseWorks Oh, I would have done the same with the archery, I just couldn't help myself having done archery in high school. Lots of questions here, the ring, the murder, the princess. 23h

Roary47 I like that she made some connections in these chapters. Interesting how many of us mentioned the eye eater when he was mentioned and he ends up dead. I‘m wondering if Nox really needed help with throwing or he is just trying to lay low like she is supposed to. 21h

Butterfinger A lot happened here. Possible allies with Nox and the Princess. I just can't think she is a cold-blooded killer. Even with her imagining ways to kill Cain, would she kill him from anger or resentment? I think she shows more restraint because she shows empathy for the peasants, Pelor, and she still feels guilty for leaving her fellow prisoners behind. She is a fun character. 20h

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.10-12: how hard must it be for Celaena to do the training when she‘s been in the mines for a year!? It‘s hard to run when you‘re malnourished. But she kept up - good for her. And she remembers how to use a sword. I think the strategy they‘re using of keeping her under the radar is good - but I‘d be annoyed too if I were her. ⬇️

StayCurious They‘re just dismissing her as a nobody! I think the looks on their faces when she beats them will be priceless. She just has to stick to the game plan. 2d

mcctrish I think the plan works two ways ( Chaol is a smartie) they won‘t see her coming and she gets time to build up her strength and reassess her first impressions. I am wondering if that one dark haired competitor recognizes her 2d

5feet.of.fury Hiiiii I think I fell off the tag list, please add me back ❤️ 2d

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5feet.of.fury @mcctrish totally agree! 2d

Butterfinger I'm not being tagged either. She is feeling more comfortable with the two guys. Cain scares me a bit and Go Celaena, your body is not made for gawking or being dismissed. 2d

Laughterhp I‘m not being tagged either. Some of those guys are definitely scary! Eating eyeballs! 😬😬 2d

StayCurious @LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead @Read4life @Laughterhp @Roary47 @Butterfinger @lilybird - so sorry guys, I was using the wrong tag list 🤦‍♀️ 2d

Roary47 @Laughterhp Right?! The eye ball eater sounds scary to me too. Whew. I think the plan is great. Sure she made a name for herself, but it can make her a target. I also thought she was doing great at the running considering she wouldn‘t have had much cardio in the mines. Great chapters today. Excited to see what happens next. 🥰 2d

LiseWorks When she was told to have breakfast before training, I thought bad idea, especially if you have to run long distance. I was very glad with her sword play. 2d

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1 Ch.7-9: it‘s great that Celaena is not only a top assassin- but an avid reader too. I love characters who are book lovers. It makes them so relatable to me. Being in the castle, there will be a lot of court intrigue - we already see a big rift between the prince and the king, and I‘m guessing - since Dorian looks nothing like his father - maybe his parentage has been questioned at some point? ⬇️

StayCurious It‘s obvious his horrible brother is the king‘s son. There‘s also strain with the Duke of Perrington which I‘m sure will cause trouble. I love games of chess like these. Here‘s hoping Celaena can keep up as a player. 3d

mcctrish I‘m always thrilled when a character is a reader too - reading about readers brings me joy! Trouble in the royal family, bring on the drama 3d

BarkingMadRead I 💯 immediately thought that Dorian was a bastard, especially after the stuff the King said. I can‘t wait for the competition to start and I love how much she loves books! 3d

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JenlovesJT47 Ooh I didn‘t realize you were starting this I got all of these yesterday 🤓 3d

Read4life Her love of books, the competition… I‘m settling in for some great chapters ahead. 3d

Butterfinger And the Prince loves to read. How cool was that? Bonding time over books. I love a little bit of humor so I was behind Calaena when she knocked the plant over the ledge. 3d

5feet.of.fury Loved Celaena and the library, don‘t know about Chaol‘s change in attitude & pep talk to Celaena 3d

LiseWorks So I know there will be romance between the prince and Celaena, or between the royal guard and Celaela. I'm starting to like both of these men, and I predicted that the prince was a black sheep of the family. 2d

Roary47 Loved her excitement over books. 🥰 Ready for her to show her rougher sides too. 2d

Laughterhp Really enjoying this book so far! I like the 3 main characters and her maid/servant. 2d

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J Maas

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1:Ch.4-6: we‘re learning more about the world and the destruction that Adarlan‘s king has inflicted-especially on magic wielders. It‘s mentioned that Celaena once possessed gifts but that magic disappeared from the land. We also learn a bit about the King of Assassins- her mentor who trained her. And there is someone that she suspects betrayed her and that led to her capture. Someone close to her. ⬇️

StayCurious Could it have been her mentor? What would his motive have been? Celaena just wants her freedom and to disappear- she‘s done with that world. But I think her past is going to come back to haunt her in a big way. (edited) 4d

StayCurious @LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead @Read4life @Laughterhp @Roary47 @Butterfinger @lilybird 4d

5feet.of.fury “Magic was dead, the Fae were banished or executed, and she would never again have anything to do with the rise and fall of kingdoms. She wasn‘t fated for anything. Not anymore.” I am intrigued. We‘ll see what fate thinks of her desire for normalcy 4d

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BarkingMadRead This got really interesting! Those tiny little footprints 😍 4d

Butterfinger It's awesome that magical creatures react to her presence. I want to read ahead to learn her history. I think she will become a favorite heroine - her empathy toward the other prisoners, which we learn are not just criminals but impoverished as well. 4d

LiseWorks She defended the fairies and fae and said they existed and they gave her flowers. 4d

mcctrish Somebody is listening 👂🏻 4d

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J Maas

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG Book 1:Ch.1-3: So far I like Celaena -the fact that she still has spirit after such a harrowing year in the mine is admirable. The prince is arrogant - as he would be. He‘s used to getting what he wants and he‘s probably accustomed to his family‘s power being unconditional. I‘m not sure where the Captain of the guard stands. Is he completely loyal to his master? It‘s an interesting dynamic and an interesting start to the story

StayCurious @LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead @Read4life @Laughterhp @Roary47 @Butterfinger @lilybird 5d

mcctrish Here we go! I read this so long ago I don‘t really remember it at all 🎉 5d

LiseWorks Oh I think I'm going to like Celeana 5d

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BarkingMadRead I‘m so ready to read about a badass woman, she seems like she will fit the bill! 5d

5feet.of.fury Very excited to learn more about the contest! I like Celeana so far, don‘t know what to think about the boys 5d

Butterfinger I liked Celaena. She has a mantra, "I will not be afraid." That reminds me of Feyre - I will do what needs to be done to survive. She shares Nesta's disdain toward those in power and Bryce's smart mouth. Maas is brilliant in creating her individual characters and different worlds. I can't wait to find out who her great love will be. 5d

Roary47 So excited to read this again. 😍 4d

Read4life I‘m excited to take this literary journey with all of you! 4d

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas

#LittensLoveSJM #TOG - a reminder that we are starting our foray into SJM‘s other series, Throne of Glass, starting on Friday. All are welcome to join us - just let me know if you want to be tagged in my daily posts. I‘ve heard that although it takes a few books to really hit its stride, some people actually prefer #TOG to #ACOTAR - looking forward to finding out with you all!

StayCurious @LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead @Read4life @Laughterhp 7d

5feet.of.fury ⚔️ I‘m so exciteddddd 7d

BarkingMadRead I‘m in!!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️ 7d

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Laughterhp So I thought this started on the 3rd not the 13th, so I already started. 😬😬 7d

mcctrish I‘m in - I think I missed my library hold so I‘ve got to figure things out 7d

Read4life I‘m in! 7d

Roary47 Ooo count me in. 😊 7d

Butterfinger Yes. Please add me to your list. I loved reading everyone's comments for the ACOTAR series while I was listening to Crescent City. I just purchased the first 3 of TOG to read this summer. 7d

LiseWorks This is lovely, another series I can't wait to try 6d

lilybird Please add me! 6d

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Throne of Glass Collection (Throne of Glass, #1-3) | Sarah J. Maas

repost for @StayCurious:

#LittensLoveSJM I wanted to post this early. After we finish the final installment of #ACOTAR, I will be hosting the #TOG series by SJM. Most say it takes a couple books to really get into the world. I will read the prequel novellas only after the first 3 books in the series. I will read Tower of Dawn before Empire of Storms (these books happen concurrently). I‘d love for you to join me starting June 13th!
#BuddyRead

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Throne of Glass | Sarah J. Maas

#LittensLoveSJM @LitsyEvents I wanted to post this early since I‘ve seen some interest. After we finish the final instalment of #ACOTAR, I will be hosting the #TOG series by SJM. I‘d like to say that I‘ve heard great things about the series but most say it takes a couple books to really get into the world. She started writing the series as a teen so keep that in mind. Also, there are different views on how to read the series: ⬇️

StayCurious there‘s a purist way that says read in order of publication, but if you want the most emotional impact, there‘s a romantic way of reading. I‘ve chosen to go for the emotional order. I will read the prequel novellas only after the first 3 books in the series. I will read Tower of Dawn before Empire of Storms (these books happen concurrently). I‘d love for you to join me starting June 13th! 1mo

StayCurious @LiseWorks @5feet.of.fury @mcctrish @BarkingMadRead @Read4life @Laughterhp 1mo

5feet.of.fury Yay! I‘m in! 1mo

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BarkingMadRead I‘m in!! 1mo

Laughterhp Sounds good! 1mo

Read4life I‘m in!! Looking forward to reading this series together! 1mo

LiseWorks Yes! 1mo

mcctrish I‘m in 1mo

CrowCAH My sister and I literally just finished listening to the first book TOG! We weren‘t too thrilled with it, so neither of us will be continuing. Have a great readalong! 1mo

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