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The heir of ash and fire bows to no one.

A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.

Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life-and her future-forever.

Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny-and burn brighter than ever before.

The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior.
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Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. Sarah lives with her family in New York City. sarahjmaas.com facebook.com/theworldofsarahjmaas instagram.com/sarahjmaas

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  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    short review: This book is boring as hell and I don't understand why people love this series so much.I can't deal with this series anymore. I've tried and tried and tried to get into it, but it just does nothing for me. I kept hearing that the first book was kind of boring, but that the action picked up as the series progresses. Maybe that's true, but this book was a snoozefest and I refuse to waste any more of my life reading these books. I was literally almost bored to the point of tears while reading this book. Also, it became pretty clear to me that Rowan is going to be Aelin's troo wub; correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel this in my bones. And I hate the idea. Not because I ship Aelin with Dorian or Chaol or anyone, because I don't. It's just that Rowan is a HUGE fucking dick. He treats Aelin like she's shit on his shoe and full-on punches her in the face and enjoys it. So that's going to translate into being true love - you wait and see. I won't, however, because I'm done with this series.Life's too short for shitty series. Done.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    It took me forever to finish reading the book, with many attempts and finally done. Maybe because of this I was not crazy about it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    sarah why do you hurt me like this
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Of all three that I have read so far, this one is by far my favorite. Maas amped up in regards to the tension and action in this book. My jaw and teeth hurt today due to the unconscious clenching of my jaw throughout the last 150 pages due to the tension/action. Note to self: RELAX! Maas has greatly improved in her writing with this book. 5 big ones
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This, the 3rd book in the Throne of Glass series has so far been the best, a lot more action and adventure. I think it had a lot to do with the new characters that were introduced and more importantly the fact that Chaol and Dorian were no longer with Celeana. Honestly those 2 guys gets annoyingly cringy, whiny and pathetic around her and it ruins the books for me. Thankfully due to being separated by a long distance that was avoided in the 3rd book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    this one definitely did not disappoint. I officially BROTP Aelin/Rowan.official OTP Celaena/Aelin. I love how it was friendship and trust rather than romance that healed her in this way.

    In this continuation of the throne of glass series we follow Celaena on her journey to recovery from all of the shit she has endured in her life. I do mean everything. A very compelling read. Queen of Shadows is already on request from my local library.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This third book is something to behold. Well written with strong character and storyline development. Celina finally releases her past and accepts her future. A truly amazing adventure. Looking forward to book 4! I liked this book so much that I'm strongly considering buying it. Got it through the local digital library/Kindle loan program.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    It took me a while to get into this one - possibly because it has been a year since I last picked up the second book in the series. It seemed to take some time for the story to get moving but when it did it was great and far too short
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Book 3 of the series. Lots of character development, and more of the backstory is revealed. Excellent so far!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Most enjoyable so far - Rowan and Celeana's relationship is interesting.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I loved Book 1 and Book 2 of the Throne of Glass series. Typically for me I get bored of a series after the first couple of books but Sarah Maas has been able to enthrall me to date! I've been pleasantly surprised by the continuing character and plot development in this series. At present I'd have to say it is my favourite fantasy series out there.Maas' ability to weave this tale continues to surprise me (in a good way!). I really have no critiques for this series - in fact, now I'm eagerly anticipating Book 4. I highly recommend the Throne of Glass series to anyone who enjoys Young Adult fantasy with strong female characters.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Stuff goes down in this installment! This is one of my absolute favorite Maas books. Rowan! Manon! Sorscha! So many amazing characters are introduced. I could NOT put this gigantic beautiful book down. A+ perfection, 100%. Maas upped her game in this novel that I was initially was worried would disappoint.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an HONEST Review. Regardless of the book source, my integrity will never be compromised.

    I find myself ... almost at a loss for words in attempting to write this review, but I am going to do the best I can to get it down and get it right.

    I love this series. I adore it with an unrivaled passion that I have felt for very few other book series'. I was absolutely ecstatic when the copy arrived in my mail box, especially after having been declined for it on Netgalley. I am a latecomer to this series, having only read the first book in the last few months, just prior to requesting this one. But I find myself wondering why, why, oh why had I waited so long to read this?

    This author has a true gift. She can spin a world and a set of characters and unimagined fantastical creatures from the fibers of our deepest desires, and does so beautifully.

    The interpretation of the Fae in this series is one of my favorites to date.

    But when I came to the last pages, I found myself ... at a loss. This cannot be the end, is it? Is there to be no more of these characters who have come to feel as a part of my very soul? Please, Ms. Maas, tell me that at some point you plan to revisit these characters and tell us what is to come. I am sure I am not alone in wishing there were more.

    If you have not read this series, what are you waiting for? This is definitely one of this year's must reads.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    OMFG!!! WHAT WAS THE ENDING??? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!!!!! What's going to happen to Dorian? I'm crying for him:'(:'(:'( What's going to happen to Chaol? What kind of a person is Ren? (his character wasn't developed much and he is still sort of a mystery to me...) What's going to happen to Aedion? I was so sad when he was caught...:'( AND the biggest question. WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN TO CELAENA??? Will the king realise who she is? What is Rowan going to do while Celaena is in Adarlan? Also, after finishing this book I found out that Queen of Shadows is not out yet. I somehow believed it was already released. Now I'm half mad. Ahhh!!!!! IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO WAIT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1ST!!!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Loved it and can't wait to start the next one!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Wow this one was dark, really exciting and awesome, but very dark. I am not a huge fan of series dealing with the Fey, but I am so loving this one. Great character development, intriguing secondary characters and dark humour. Celaena is a truly intriguing and flawed character. Cannot wait to see where this series goes with the inclusion of Manon and Rowan. Heads up there is some content that might be too much for younger YA readers.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I finished Throne of Glass on July 11, 2012, and Crown of Midnight on August 16, 2013 so I found myself floundering as I began reading this book. There were so many characters and not enough information to refresh my memory about earlier events. I did keep reading because there were some shining nuggets of beautiful writing to carry me until I caught up with the world. This book definitely reads like the middle book of a trilogy to me. Much of the action in the story is internal. Characters are growing and changing.My favorite pieces, and the pieces that ripped my heart out, were the sections where Celaena is trying to learn her magic, get over her crushing guilt, and overcome her sense that she is worthless. Personally, I think she is depressed but that isn't something that residents of her fantasy world would know. It was very interesting watching her relationship with Rowan change through the book even though it was sometimes the reason for Celaena's heartbreak.Speaking of relationships, it was also interesting watching Manon form a relationship with her wyvern Abraxos. Manon was an interesting character to me because of her background as a witch and the way she saw herself, and valued herself, as mean, cruel, and heartless. It will be interesting to see how her story plays out in the next book. While Celaena and Manon are far distant from each other, watching the stories of Darion, Chaol, and Aedion interweave since they are in the same physical location was also interesting. Chaol is the character who seems most ambiguous to me. I had a hard time figuring out what he was about. He seemed to be trying so hard not to commit. I will be eager to read the next book in this series. I hope I don't have such a long wait!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book had a bit of a different feel to it than the others. I know there have been multiple story lines before, but this one felt like it could almost be 3 separate books as the story lines were so independent of each other. I especially enjoyed the story of Manon and the witches, and I could have read an entire book about her without having to go back to the other threads. Her parts were just too short for me. I found myself becoming just a little bored with Chaol and his story, although it picked up towards the end and brought it back together with the other piece.

    A great continuation to the story, but there better be more as they still haven't defeated the King and tied up all the loose ends. How many love interests can one girl have? And where are the witches coming into play here? I need to have that all wrapped up to be perfectly happy with this.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This series just keeps getting better and better. Celaena was broken for a lot of this book, but Rowan is there to ground her. I loved all the background we got on Celaena's childhood. Plus the training sessions with Rowan were awesome!

    I loved the alternating perspectives between Celaena and Rowan's story, Dorian and Chaol, and Manon and the witches. It let us know what was going on beyond what Celaena was experiencing. I'm not really sure what the purpose of Manon's story was/is, but I trust that it will become apparent in the next book.

    Overall this book was everything I wanted and now I need the next one.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I LOVED this book. One of the best in the series so far - definitely because of the plot line, it's just getting better and better. My favourite part of this book though was Rowan and Celaena's relationship. They were so cute in a brother/sister way. Contrary to other reviews I did not think that there would have ever been(or will be) a romantic side to their relationship. I just thought that Rowen's character was exactly what the story needed and was a welcome break to all of Celaena's other romantic interests. Most of the other reviews have pretty much covered my thoughts and the description of the book as a whole. Some parts worth mentioning - I also enjoyed the witch's point of view even though it was quite brutal. In this stage of the plot I can see how some people maybe confused why they were included at all - but I have a feeling that we will see more of the witches in the future book(s?). One part I would have liked to have seen was the outcome of Celaena and Chaol. Even though I said I enjoyed a break from them I kind of felt that that part of Celaena's life was very unfinished and needed dealing with. Just even some contact with each other to judge their emotions would have been good. It was just a little confusing that's all.Apart from that the rest was fantastic, high violence, high drama and just all round excitement
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Celaena (Aelin) continues her quest to battle magic and unwordly forces to upset the King of Adarlan's plans. Fast paced and picks up where the previous book left off. Lot of action and intrigue as the plot thickens. This book leaves us ready for the fourth in the series and what appears to be the ultimate, final battle.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    WHY MUST YOU DO THIS TO ME AGAIN, SARAH MAAS? This book broke my heart. Into a gazillion pieces. And then stomped on it.
    All in one short chapter.
    If you've read it, you know which chapter I'm talking about.
    In all seriousness, this book only had one downfall - it made the others feel like exposition, and there was a lot of information revealed all at once; almost as if the author suddenly realised we needed to know it all so wrote a book with convenient plot points to reveal the information.
    Having said that, the book itself I loved - the drama, growing sense of doom, the new characters (Sorsha, Manon, Abraxos, and ROWAN). All in all it was a great book, with a few good twists and a compelling storyline that makes me long for the next one!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Well maybe she could have drawn out this book for longer. Yes sarcasm buf honestly this book was slow moving and dull in so many places. The witches especially. Even character seems to become moral and strong at the same time or they are all weak and indecisive. I think she needed to ensure another book deal but could have concluded it in this book. Nof impressed!
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    In the third of the Throne of Glass series, main character Celaena is beset with many difficult challenges in the face of a growing evil back in her homeland. In this novel, Celaena struggles to come to grips with her dual identities of human master assassin Celaena and an Elf, heir to a throne long destroyed by the evil tyrant whom she now calls master. Being across the sea and away from the evil King's land, she finds herself capable of now transforming between her human and elf self. But just because she can transform, does not mean she has the will, or control to do so. In this novel we see Celaena struggle with her responsibilities as the last heir of a dead throne and potential leader of a rebellion growing back in her homeland. The freedom that once came from being the human assassin has lost it's luster as she comes to realize there is only so far you can run before you have to turn and fight. But fighting is't as easy when you have no control over something that could change the tide in any battle. Overall the central theme of this book centers around responsibilities that we both take on and ones that are thrust upon us and how we handle them. All in all this book was very good if a little slow at times. The chapters not centered around Celaena were interesting though they could get boring after a while when we didn't get back to Celaena's own story in time.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I wanted to read Heir of Fire because I really enjoyed the first two and really wanted to know what would happen with Celaena next. I love her with Chaol, but I also liked the scenes with her and Dorian so I am a bit torn there. I miss Nehemiah right along with C and am very wary of her chasing revenge and what that will take her into. We meet some new characters in this one as well as getting a different look at some old faves. I don't remember the last books being 3rd POV but it works for this one because of how it is tying so many things together. Although we don't stay exclusively with C in this one, I tolerated the other views because it gave me insight into what is going on with Chaol and Dorian while she is off. Even though I skimmed a recap on Recaptains, I was still a bit lost. There was some really good and naturally incorporated recap in the first part, but I am just a little scatterbrained (okay, you got me, its a LOT) so I have a hard time with recall. It did effect my reading experience a bit for the first 10% or so and then I just kinda forgot or filled in pieces enough to really be immersed into the story. I admit though the witch POV in this one wasn't exactly my thing, but I did come to like her especially when the Abraxos wyvern plot came into play. Rowan. Wow, Rowan. He infuriated me at first, just as he did Celeana who others call Aelin because of the whopper that was the end of Crown. But as the layers came back some while he was working with her, I came to like him more and more. There was some chemistry at times between them I though and then other times it was more like brother sister bickering but also the connection. So, speaking of this... I think that Dorian is out of the picture based on the ending of last book, and I am totally not sure about her and Chaol because of the ending of Crown again, but as much as she thought of him, I would say that he's still in the running. So it is a love square, or I guess a triangle again, since we're not sure about Rowan if he's more of a bro or possible love interest. I hope that this is solved, but another part is kind of savoring the build up. A lot happened in this one, throwing more monkey wrenches into the plot but other things are starting to come together. Though I know this is only the third book out of 6 possibly 7, so that would account for some of the moving parts that are setting up instead of giving us revelation or answers just yet. And holy explosive ending. So much happened, some of which left my mouth dropped to the floor and other that made me want to cheer because of the character growth and how they started to stand up for themselves, or begin to see the light about certain events and their responsibilities. I will be continuing this series and can't wait to read more. Hopefully with a bit more recap next time, lol. Bottom Line: A bit harder in beginning to get into, but fell for Celeana plus other characters again.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas is the third book in the Throne of Glass series. if you haven't read the first two books, do not read this review. Go read! They are fabulous books!This series is easily one of my favorites. I love Celaena's character. She's arrogant enough to be tough and to be a great fighter but doesn't perceive herself as better than others. She's smart and so capable. I was shocked when I realized that there was no way the series could end with this book. I was sure that this was a trilogy, but it is not. I think it will end with book four.In this installment, Celaena is in Wendlyn and is at her lowest. She knows how to break in and kill, but the royals are loved by the people. She lives in a repressive society and can't bring herself to destroy what seems to be working for this country. Instead of doing her assassin's job, she chooses to drink. A strange man, a Fae, who is Maeve's warrior watches her and finally reveals himself to her with the command, "Let's go." Rowan becomes her teacher. As the novel progresses, the reader learns a bit of Rowan's story, but it's truly Calaena becoming who she really is, the future queen, Aelin Ashryver Galathynius. Her journey to herself is captivating and heartbreaking at the same time. By the end of the novel, she is the strongest she's ever been and the King in Rithold should be afraid.Meanwhile, Chaol and Dorian are back home and fighting to overthrow the evil King with Aedion. Chaol and Dorian's friendship is strained after Chaol learns about Dorian's powers. Chaol is torn between his love for his friend, Celaena, and his duty to the King, whether he agrees with the king or not. Dorian actively works against the king without knowing that Aedion is part of the rebels. The king is more evil than they can imagine. As Aelin is gaining her powers and identity, Chaol is investigating how the King has his powers; Dorian is learning to control his own powers; and, Aedion is gathering intelligence, getting ready to support his Queen when she returns. The end of their section is gut-wrenching. In the final book, the characters will reunite and have to wage the ultimate battle against evil. I can't wait! These are some of the best written, most engaging novels available for young adults right now. The characters will leap off the page and appear real in this fantasy story. The emotions they experience, you experience right along with them. As each character struggles to find his/her own identity, the ideas of good and evil, love, sacrifice, honor, loyalty, and courage resonate. Until each finds him/herself, they cannot unite as a whole to trust each other and destroy what is evil. Don't miss this novel!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Celaena metamorphoses into an unimaginable being that truly shines and reflects the inner-strength and courage she has always possessed. Celaena's journey to her roots allows readers the insight to seeing her potential--a different Celaena that was introduced in Throne of Glass. While she releasing and learning, mainland ties are busy concealing and plotting against the king. Maas interweaves multiple storylines into this epic journey that kept me reading each night! Hard to put down! I just can't wait to read the next installment ( I heard there are going to be 6 books in the series). Thanks for another page-turner.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    WOW! WOW! WOW! This book was excellent! so good I want to have babies with it... Little Heirs of Fire.
    If you like YA Fantasy this is a book (and series) you NEED to read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    So, there's going to be another book, right? For some reason, I was under the impression the Throne of Glass series was going to be a trilogy, but I am certainly delighted to realize there must be another book in the works (at least!). The writing at times seems slightly immature and I had mixed feelings about the first book, but I have certainly fallen in love with this series and the characters. I can't wait to see what will happen next...
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Gripping. I would have to say this book was gripping. Exciting. Terrifying. Beautiful. So many lives touched by a king mad with power and wants to control the world. The people who oppose him are numerous but lack the leader and resources to take him off his power hungry thrown, but now, now comes the time for uprising, no more stealth, no more waiting. Gods, I can't wait to read the next book. I have to see when the paperback is coming out. I have only paperbacks of this novel and wish to keep that trend if all possible, but I'm already contemplating buying Queen of Shadows in hardcover then buying the trade paperback when it comes out. This book was so exciting and gripping and I don't want to let the series go now that I've been sucked back in. Oh gods...

    Celaena is broken. Broken soul. Nehemia is dead. Chaol has betrayed her. Sent her away to a foreign continent to assassinate members of her own distant relations. But there she finds them, and just can't. Can't anything. Can't murder their beaming faces. Can't bring sadness to a land of which seems so happy to have their prince and king. A land she feels the magics pulses but all she feels is emptiness and despair. Along comes Rowan; strong, tattooed, but also broken - but not in the way that Celaena is, his is not fresh, not raw. No, his despair is broken, hundred of years cold, he appears cold and aloof, lifeless except for the coldness he shows everyone. Together, through brawls and secret revelations, they become more then they are apart, a pairing and bonding so strong they fight evil together knowing that each has each others' back. The world tries to tear them apart but Celaena burns through it all. Burns like wildfire; free, dangerous, and deadly all for the people she loves, and the people that she is responsible for, and most of all, Herself. Celaena finds her hope, that ember that Nehemia wanted to grow into a wildfire has finally been set free.

    Chaol. Undecided. Honorable. Trustworthy. He races against time and promises to see that his future king is protected, and that his friend and lover is also. His country needs him to protect them all from a king mad with power. Yet he finds himself siding with people he never expected. Finally finding his rightful place in the world in a fight that's been simmering for years but has finally exploded into the light in this book.

    Aideon. Resourceful. Ruthless. Trustworthy? Hell yeah, just not to the king who expects and demands it of him. He is lying to protect his people. Searching for a way to bring them under a queen he thought long dead and joyously revels in finding her alive. His loyalty to his princess is unquestionable once you know the real Aideon, the person who stages battles and protects rebels. The time comes though, that puts his loyalty to the test and their is never any question as to what he knew he needed to do. Even if, in the end, he might never see his dear friend again.

    Dorian. Loyal. Proud. Scared. His power over ice and magic is only just beginning to grow and evolve and that scares him. What if he hurt people, or his father found out. And he does hurt people, just not in the way he expected. Sorcha joins him in his secrets, invisible and strong, she helps Dorian control his power. Becomes his lover. But Dorian, poor Dorian, what comes in the end is completely unexpected and heart wrenching.

    Mannon Blackbeak. Fierce. Loyal. Emotionless? Mannon has been around for a long time. She leads a coven of Thirteen fierce and brutal warriors in a clan of even more brutal, heartless witches. Or is she? As she trains with the rest there is a feeling growing inside of her that is unsettling and growing in power. Together with Abraxos and her band of Thirteen she has the power to change the world, but I don't think she has quite realized how, and I can't wait to see the realization cross her.

    Together this band of people, some unknowing of their connection and similarities are going to change a world. Truthfully, I can't wait to see it.