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A review by desiree_reads
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
5⭐️ Review:
“Let’s go rattle the stars.”
•Every book I finish in this series leaves me at a loss for words. It’s so much to take in. It’s so good! And I will fit all of my favorite quotes into this review.
I’ve spoken about the character development in the series before and my opinions still stand that it’s phenomenal. Simply amazing.
“How can I take away somebody who means the world to someone else? Even if she’s my enemy.”
•Rowan & Aelin: Can we talk about how much of a tease this book was? Please, I need them to sleep together already. The slow burn has me on the edge of my seat every moment they are together.
My favorite quotes from them:
-“That gods-damned nightgown.”
-“If you’re a monster, I’m a monster.”
-“You and I have always relished damning the odds.”
-“Tell me that even if I lead us all to ruin, we’ll burn in hell together.”
•Chaol: He has grown so much. Though, he still proved to annoy me in the very beginning. But, i’m happy to see him with someone who compliments him so well.
“What if we go on, only to more pain and despair? What if we go on, only to find a horrible end waiting for us?”
“Then it is not the end.”
•Manon: Ok, you were right. I like Manon now.
“They were infinite. They were the beginning and the ending; they were eternity.”
•Dorian: I cannot contain the feelings that I feel for this man. He deserves the entire world and more. I can’t even put into words how much I love his character.
“What do I do now?”
“What do I do?”
“You light up the darkness.”
⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD, SCROLL NO FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN’T READ THIS⚠️
After Heir of Fire, I knew this series would have me crying again eventually. And sure enough, this one did.
Kaltain. Poor, clever, strong, fucking amazing Kaltain.
This right here: “To remember to repay her for a warm cloak in a cold dungeon.” THIS UTTERLY DESTROYED ME.
Her death had me crushed with all sorts of emotions. I wanted her to live so badly, but I cheered for her in death. This scene was my favorite, it was heart-wrenchingly beautiful.
“She was death, devourer of worlds.”
“Let’s go rattle the stars.”
•Every book I finish in this series leaves me at a loss for words. It’s so much to take in. It’s so good! And I will fit all of my favorite quotes into this review.
I’ve spoken about the character development in the series before and my opinions still stand that it’s phenomenal. Simply amazing.
“How can I take away somebody who means the world to someone else? Even if she’s my enemy.”
•Rowan & Aelin: Can we talk about how much of a tease this book was? Please, I need them to sleep together already. The slow burn has me on the edge of my seat every moment they are together.
My favorite quotes from them:
-“That gods-damned nightgown.”
-“If you’re a monster, I’m a monster.”
-“You and I have always relished damning the odds.”
-“Tell me that even if I lead us all to ruin, we’ll burn in hell together.”
•Chaol: He has grown so much. Though, he still proved to annoy me in the very beginning. But, i’m happy to see him with someone who compliments him so well.
“What if we go on, only to more pain and despair? What if we go on, only to find a horrible end waiting for us?”
“Then it is not the end.”
•Manon: Ok, you were right. I like Manon now.
“They were infinite. They were the beginning and the ending; they were eternity.”
•Dorian: I cannot contain the feelings that I feel for this man. He deserves the entire world and more. I can’t even put into words how much I love his character.
“What do I do now?”
“What do I do?”
“You light up the darkness.”
⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD, SCROLL NO FURTHER IF YOU HAVEN’T READ THIS⚠️
After Heir of Fire, I knew this series would have me crying again eventually. And sure enough, this one did.
Kaltain. Poor, clever, strong, fucking amazing Kaltain.
This right here: “To remember to repay her for a warm cloak in a cold dungeon.” THIS UTTERLY DESTROYED ME.
Her death had me crushed with all sorts of emotions. I wanted her to live so badly, but I cheered for her in death. This scene was my favorite, it was heart-wrenchingly beautiful.
“She was death, devourer of worlds.”