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A review by paulaks
Throne of Glass - Die Sturmbezwingerin by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A big book deserves a big review so get ready...
I read this as a tandem read with Tower of Dawn like it was recommended. This was a great experience, however I quickly started to drag the moments I had to switch back to Empire of Storms. Let´s cover those reasons:
EoS is just way too long, chaotic and overly detailed. An emotional mess. Reading this took forever which turned into a reading slump into an unmotivated reader. It ´s hard to pinpoint on why I felt that way but I believe the characters started to annoy me since some of them felt really one dimensional. However, I want complexity and internal struggles. Some characters showcased that but let´s look at them individually. **minor spoilers**
Aelin: flat. Like a piece of paper. I get that she is supposed to be that bad bitch but SJM is - not the character she tried to built.
Rowan: flat as well. Aelin spreads like a sickness. I like him but couldn´t care less.
Manon: BIG slay. The internal struggles and power moments?! Love her.
Dorian: Golden retriever trying to be a black cat. He deserved some more individual time but now acts as a love interest *sigh*
Lysandra: slay. Would like to see her more independent but she carried.
Aedion: Fine.
Gavriel and Fenrys: interesting, i guess
Elide: well, she´s here as well.
And a big handful of other characters. In case you read this review at the beginning of your ToG journey: start a character sheet. I wished I had one.
Even though I was bored sometimes, I still wanted to know where everything leads. I just spend too much time and energy into this universe to quit, so I pushed through and it paid off reading the end.
The EoS finale: Bravo. That´s the SJM I met. Everything and everyone tied into this massive, insane and brutal finale. If I just rated the end: 5 stars. She has this ability to easily tie plots back together and because of that all of the books before feel powerful since they have a purpose. Not gonna lie, I did not shed a tear but I sat speechless on the sofa while my mum questioned her daughter. Smiling and shaking my head I applaud to the author. The cleverness and emotional writing is astounding. Finally, I want to applaud myself for pushing through. In case you question why I even read it: Tower of Dawn on the other hand was fantastic (suprisingly).
I read this as a tandem read with Tower of Dawn like it was recommended. This was a great experience, however I quickly started to drag the moments I had to switch back to Empire of Storms. Let´s cover those reasons:
EoS is just way too long, chaotic and overly detailed. An emotional mess. Reading this took forever which turned into a reading slump into an unmotivated reader. It ´s hard to pinpoint on why I felt that way but I believe the characters started to annoy me since some of them felt really one dimensional. However, I want complexity and internal struggles. Some characters showcased that but let´s look at them individually. **minor spoilers**
Aelin: flat. Like a piece of paper. I get that she is supposed to be that bad bitch but SJM is - not the character she tried to built.
Rowan: flat as well. Aelin spreads like a sickness. I like him but couldn´t care less.
Manon: BIG slay. The internal struggles and power moments?! Love her.
Dorian: Golden retriever trying to be a black cat. He deserved some more individual time but now acts as a love interest *sigh*
Lysandra: slay. Would like to see her more independent but she carried.
Aedion: Fine.
Gavriel and Fenrys: interesting, i guess
Elide: well, she´s here as well.
And a big handful of other characters. In case you read this review at the beginning of your ToG journey: start a character sheet. I wished I had one.
Even though I was bored sometimes, I still wanted to know where everything leads. I just spend too much time and energy into this universe to quit, so I pushed through and it paid off reading the end.
The EoS finale: Bravo. That´s the SJM I met. Everything and everyone tied into this massive, insane and brutal finale. If I just rated the end: 5 stars. She has this ability to easily tie plots back together and because of that all of the books before feel powerful since they have a purpose. Not gonna lie, I did not shed a tear but I sat speechless on the sofa while my mum questioned her daughter. Smiling and shaking my head I applaud to the author. The cleverness and emotional writing is astounding. Finally, I want to applaud myself for pushing through. In case you question why I even read it: Tower of Dawn on the other hand was fantastic (suprisingly).