Throne of Glass Paperback Box Set
J**E
Absolutely amazing in every way!
A complete world full of adventure, mystery, love and loss. So so so well developed and written. Fell in love with every character. I’m sad this had to end. This is now one of my favorite series. Highly recommend if you like Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, etc.
J**R
Amazing read
Absolutely love these books they kept me reading I never wanted to put the book down. Great quality for the price and definitely worth the read also nicely packaged.
N**L
4/5 - loved the series but could have been a little longer with more action.
Best books:Assassins BladeHeir of FireQueen of ShadowsEmpire of StormsKingdom of AshBoring/frustrating books:Throne of GlassCrown of MidnightTower of DawnGeneral Plot for the Beginning of Series:Celaena Sordothien is Adarlan’s best assassin. After a series of misfortune befalls her, she ends up a slave in the salt mines of Endovier. Dorian Havillard frees Celaena with the catch that she will be his champion in the trials to see who becomes the king’s assassin. Her freedom and her life lie on the line as her competitors are out to get her and those around her. If she passes the trials, she is free with a three years service as an assassin. If she fails, she gets sent back to the salt mines for the rest of her life. The secrets of the glass castle call to her and have her uncover not only her lost legacy but also the future of Adarlan.How should it be read:Assassin’s Blade/Throne of Glass/ Crown of Midnight - as one book.Heir of Fire(Assassin’s Blade may also be read again or before Queen of Shadows as the events of Assassin’s Blade bring back many characters and unresolved storylines.)Queen of Shadows.Empire of Storms/Tower of Dawn - as one book. Tandem read. Alternate chapter.Reading Order for EOS/TOD Tandem Read:Empire of storms - Chapters 1-13Tower of dawn - Chapters 1-2 - chapter 2 mentions something that happens in chapters 1-13 of Empire of StormsEmpire of Storms - Chapters 14-18 (leaves on cliffhanger)Tower of Dawn - Chapters 3-4 (chaol wonders about character in cliffhanger high suits the wording in a different context.)Empire of storms - Chapter 19TOD Chapter 5.6.7EŌS Chapter 20.21.22.23TOD Chapter 8.9.10.EŌS chapter 24.25.ToD chapter 11. 12.13. 14.15.16EŌS chapter 26.27.TOD chapter 17.18.19.20.21.22. 23. 24. 25.EOS chapter 28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.43.44.45.46.47.48.TOD chapter26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.EOS Chapters49.50.51.52.53.54.55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61.62. 63.64.65.66.67.68.69.70.71.72.73.74.75TOD Chapters41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59.60.61.62.63.64.65.66.67.68.69.Kingdom of Ash - 1058 pages.Summaries for all of the books:Throne of Glass/Crown of Midnight - one story arc that builds the foundation for the main story.This story is about Caelenas rise after she has fallen from grace. She is rebuilding her reputation as the continents best assassin. She is still growing up and maturing. She starts off really immature and by the end of the second book she has grown significantly and will do anything to stop evil from disrupting Erilea.Heir of Fire - More characters come in to play and Celaena is learning how to use her abilities. Conflicts that were built in throne of glass/crown of midnight are built upon and elevated. We start exploring more of Erilea instead of just staying in rifthold. Mythical creatures are introduced. Subplots are put in place.The Assassins Blade - it is a prequel to throne of glass but it should be read as a sort of prologue to Queen of Shadows, Tower of Dawn, and Empire of Storms. Characters reappear from these short stories. You really see Caelena flourish as an assassin. This is the story of how Caelena fell from grace and we get to learn more about who the broke person we met at the beginning of the series in throne of glass is and why she was so angry and combative in throne of glass.Queen of Shadows - is a revenge story. Demons that caelena has been ignoring from the assassins blade and her past, are coming back to haunt her and she must now face them in this novel. Caelena goes full force and is scheming and playing a game of chess as the stakes in her survival are at the highest.Empire of Storms/ Tower of Dawn - these two books happen at the same time and should be read in tandem. They both are about Celaena and her friends recovering from the events of Queen of Shadows but also recovering from the events of the previous four novels, how they move on from this point, all while building an army against the looming darkness that is engulfing Erilea.Kingdom of Ash - the final installment to the Celaena’s story. Celaena and friends have to find the last Wyrdkey and forge the lock. Also, Celaena must defeat Maeve, Erawan, and their armies.
S**R
Great Read
I read this 8 book series in only 40 days … that’s how good it is. And I really enjoyed how the author wrapped up the story. Highly recommended to all who enjoy fantasy novels
T**S
Ah-ma-zing!!!
I was hesitant in buying this bc of some of the reviews where it had black pages but it came today and I searched through each book and it appears just fine! I did not want the original covers I only wanted to buy the box set if it was this cover and I’m so pleased with the purchase!
T**C
Incredible and so well done
It’s been a few years since I read this and had to do a reread. The character depth, friendships, and the fight between good and evil. What a wonderful series full of all of the emotions. Loved the little quips that made you laugh. Highly recommend
M**M
Great packaging, great price
Outstanding seller. Great price. Books arrived in a timely manner with thoroughly padded shipping to prevent damage
A**S
This series truly is a Roman Empire
This series is world altering in the best ways. 10/10 recommend. And please for the love read Assassins Blade FIRST!