Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass Reading Order

Young adult high fantasy novel series by Sarah J. Maas

Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass series.jpg

The covers of the 8 books of the series


  • The Assassin's Blade (2014)
  • Throne of Drinking glass (2012)
  • Crown of Midnight (2013)
  • Heir of Fire (2014)
  • Queen of Shadows (2015)
  • Empire of Storms (2016)
  • Tower of Dawn (2017)
  • Kingdom of Ash (2018)

Author Sarah J. Maas
Country United States
Language English
Genre Fantasy
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
Published August 2, 2012 – October 23, 2018
Media type Print

Throne of Glass is a young adult loftier fantasy novel serial past American author Sarah J. Maas, beginning with Throne of Glass, released in August 2012. The story follows the journey of Celaena Sardothien, a teenage assassin in a decadent kingdom with a tyrannical ruler, the King of Adarlan. As the tale progresses, Celaena forms unexpected bonds and uncovers a conspiracy amidst her adventures. The serial concluded with the eighth volume in October 2018.

The series appeared on the New York Times All-time Seller list, and has been optioned by Hulu and Disney-ABC Domestic Television set for a television series accommodation by Mark Gordon.

Overview [edit]

Throne of Drinking glass follows Celaena Sardothien, a eighteen-year-former assassin in the Kingdom of Adarlan. After a yr of suffering for her crimes in a slave camp called Endovier, she accepts the offering of Crown Prince Dorian, the King's son, to compete with other assassins and thieves for a adventure to serve equally the King's Champion, and eventually proceeds her freedom afterward four years in the King'southward service. This leads her to form unexpected bonds with Chaol, the Helm of the Guard, and Dorian, the Crown Prince of Adarlan. Over time, Celaena is drawn into a conspiracy and a series of battles, leading to discoveries surrounding both the Kingdom and herself.[ane]

Books [edit]

Main series [edit]

Companion books [edit]

  • Throne of Glass Coloring Volume [eleven] (2016)
  • The World of Throne of Glass [12] (TBA)

Companion Game [edit]

Embers of Memory, a 2-person card game based on the Throne of Drinking glass book serial, was released in October 2019 by Osprey Games.[13] Information technology is set during the events of the concluding volume in the series, Kingdom of Ash. The players are tasked with helping Aelin survive her imprisonment and ordeal at the hands of Maeve, diving with her into her memories and helping her find the way back out.[14]

Characters [edit]

Main [edit]

  • Aelin Ashryver Galathynius aka Celaena Sardothien: The Queen of Terrasen and main protagonist of the series. When she was immature, her parents were murdered and she was found near-expressionless by Arobynn Hamel, the Male monarch of Assassins. Trained from childhood to go one, she earned a reputation as the greatest assassin in the earth. However, she was betrayed and imprisoned by her master in the salt mines of Endovier. With her reputation, Sardothien gets offered an opportunity to participate in a competition to become the King's Champion. If she wins, she must remain in the King of Adarlan's service for 4 years and will and then be granted her freedom and a full pardon. During the contest, she adopts the persona of a precious stone thief proper name Lillian from a port in Belhaven to avoid her identity beingness revealed. In the following books it is revealed that she is the lost Princess of Terrasen, and that her ancestors are Mala Burn-Bringer and Brannon Galathynius. Her lineage makes her key in saving Adarlan from the Valg forces and grants her immense magical power. She is described as beautiful and possessing striking features, talented, clever, and arrogant.
  • Rowan Whitethorn: A full-blooded Fae who is over iii centuries old. He has silver hair and pine-greenish eyes. He tin have the course of a White-tailed hawk and his powers include ice and current of air. A few hundred years prior to the events of Throne of Drinking glass, his mate, Lyria, and their unborn child were killed. He was tasked with training Aelin when she came to Doranelle to come across Maeve. He was previously blood sworn to Maeve, but Aelin made a bargain with Maeve to have him freed from it honorably, and he swore a blood oath to Aelin immediately afterwards. He and Aelin somewhen brutal in love and married, and were revealed to have been mates, but Maeve had tricked Rowan into assertive Lyria was his mate, so had her killed, in order to ternion him to herself. She had predicted Aelin's immense fire magic and wanted a way to control her via her mate. Rowan and Aelin did non recognize that they were mates, which Maeve found interesting.
  • Dorian Havilliard aka Male monarch of Adarlan: Havilliard chooses to sponsor Celaena equally his contender for the competition to become his father's champion. He tries at times to stand up upwards to his begetter, only he is never fully able to defy his father. His best friend is the Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall. Dorian is likewise bright, having a curious mind and a love of reading. He is adept at solving problems and volition search for the answers to questions even if no one else tin can or will assistance. He also possesses a neat deal of loyalty, as he goes out of his manner and endangers himself to protect his friends. Dorian is tall and lean, with raven-black hair with his eyes being sapphire blue. Earlier meeting Celaena, Dorian is a vain heartbreaker, a boob of his tyrannical father. He possesses raw magic, his male parent took all the magic out of the kingdom, Dorian, as is his son, has inherited his magic and that's why he has it. Dorian subsequently falls in love with the witch Manon, heir to the Blackbeak association.
  • Manon Blackbeak Crochan: Manon is an Ironteeth witch and heir to the Blackbeak clan, 1 of the three clans in the Ironteeth witches. Her grandmother is the Blackbeak Matron. Her coven is known as the Thirteen, the fiercest coven in the Ironteeth witches. She went to Morath to train in fighting with wyverns, along with many other witches, where she develops a potent bond with her wyvern, Abraxos. She is revealed to be the last Crochan Queen. She is the central to unlocking the expletive on the witches' homeland, the Western Wastes, as she was born of both Crochan and Ironteeth blood. Her father was a Crochan prince, and her mother an Ironteeth witch. Her alliances change in Empire of Storms, as she pursues change for a greater cause.
  • Chaol Westfall: He is the Captain of the Guard, and is very wary of Celaena throughout the first and role of the second book, as he recognizes the threat she poses to the kingdom. He is very close to Dorian and is willing to sacrifice his life for him. Throughout the kickoff volume, Chaol helps Celaena get back into shape during the tournament, training diligently with her every morning. In the 2d volume, he enters into a love affair with Celaena. This affair ends after the murder of Nehemia, which Celaena blames Chaol for, because Chaol did not warn Celaena most the threats confronting Nehemia's life. Past the end of the serial, he has rekindled their friendship, and Chaol has a new dear, a healer who cures the paralysis in his legs. Chaol has been described to accept a friendly relationship with his guards, and they appear to trust and respect him he is very loyal and honest.

Recurring [edit]

  • Princess Nehemia Ytger: She is a princess of the kingdom of Eyllwe. Eyllwe is deciding to rely on Adarlan so that they won't exist killed. She pretends that she can only speak in her native natural language and doesn't understand what people say when they are speaking; in the get-go book, she has Celaena teach her how to speak the common tongue. She is a very strong-willed person and refuses to be looked downwardly upon. Her weapon is her staff that the people from her kingdom produce. She is able to communicate with Celaena because Celaena tin speak in Nehemia's linguistic communication. Nehemia eventually manipulates an associate into killing her to motivate Celaena to costless Terrasen, Eyllwe, and other countries from Adarlan.
  • Aedion aka Wolf of the N: Aelin's cousin, demi-fae with enhanced sight, reflexes, and hearing, merely does not have powers. Aedion has Aelin'south snarky, sarcastic attitude and her self-conviction. He served equally a general in Adarlan's military earlier reuniting with his cousin and joining her court. He is unfailingly loyal, willing to die for his queen, and fifty-fifty besmirch his own name for the skillful of Terrasen. Aedion is bisexual, revealing to Lysandra that he is attracted to people regardless of gender. Aedion is tall (vi'3), heavily muscled, and handsome, with a tanned complexion from years in the snow-bright mountains of Terrasen. He has long, gilt blonde hair and turquoise optics ringed with gold.
  • Kaltain Rompier: Kaltain is a immature lady who comes from a family that is rich, but not and then rich that they are widely known or have as many privileges as those in the King's court. She came to the palace equally the invitee of Duke Perrington and so that she could get close to Dorian because she wanted to become his helpmate. She is willing to do anything to get Dorian'south helpmate and to be in a position of power. She is imprisoned by Perrington and given to a Valg prince, who she secretly destroys. She has a rare form of magic chosen shadowfire, which made Perrington interested in her. Subsequently in the series, she redeems herself when she gives Elide Lochan a Wyrdkey, then destroys office of Morath and herself forth with it.[15]
  • The King of Adarlan: Dorian'southward unnamed father and the ruler of the Adarlanian Empire. He is the current monarch of the Empire and Head of House Havilliard. He was the male parent of Dorian and Hollin Havilliard, and the hubby of Georgina Havilliard. The King was described as not looking at all similar his son Dorian; he had a wide frame with a circular face an craggy features, and sharp eyes. One of his brows is scarred. When the King was younger, and earlier he had been taken over by the Valg, he was much similar his son Dorian, always poking around in forgotten places where he wasn't wanted and reading books no one his age should read. However, he was inhabited by the Valg when he was still young, which changed him, making him tyrannical and sociopathic. Under the Valg's control, the King became a ruler who took great pleasure in exerting his will over others. He did non announced to care about anything other than himself and gaining more than power. Had he never been possessed, he would accept been a loving and kind male parent, which he showed to his son in Kingdom of Ash. He was besides mentally strong for existence able to survive Valg possession for decades; it is mentioned that common people could but have a few months of possession before they broke. It was later revealed his name was likewise Dorian.
  • Lysandra: A erstwhile courtesan who worked with Arobynn Hamel. The earliest depiction we run across of Lysandra is a spoiled girl who always gets what she wants, along with frequently getting in the way of her "enemy" Celaena Sardothien. Every bit the series progresses, notwithstanding, she displays a abrupt mind, courage, and kindness. She has taken the modest daughter Evangeline under her wing and this is what makes Aelin brainstorm to trust her again. Throughout the serial Lysandra proves herself to exist a loyal and courageous member of the new court of Terrasen. She is fiercely loyal and very defended to creating a better world for Evangeline. Lysandra is a shapeshifter and tin can shapeshift into any animal or homo that she wills. She prefers her ghost leopard and wyvern form. Lysandra is introduced as a stunningly beautiful curvy woman with night brown hair reaching down her shoulders and dorsum. Her skin is pale with emerald green optics, full lips, and voluminous breasts. Afterward magic returns, they get much smaller.

Evolution [edit]

Groundwork [edit]

Sarah J. Maas has cited Disney'southward Cinderella as an inspiration for writing Throne of Drinking glass. While viewing the scene in which the heroine flees the ball, Maas found the soundtrack "style too dark and intense". This led her to re-imagine a number of details. "The music fit much ameliorate when I imagined a thief—no, an assassin!—fleeing the palace," she said. "But who was she? Who had sent her to kill the prince? Who might the prince's enemies be? A powerful, corrupt empire, perhaps?"[sixteen]

Originally known as Queen of Glass, the story initially appeared on FictionPress.com.[16] Bloomsbury acquired the novel in 2010, and purchased two boosted Throne of Drinking glass novels in 2012.[17] Publicist Emma Bradshaw noted Maas' "huge online following, particularly in the US".[18] Additionally, Throne of Glass became the offset Bloomsbury children's novel to be featured on Netgalley.com, alluring requests "from all over the earth."[18]

Post-obit its acquisition past Bloomsbury, the story went through a number of revisions prior to publication. Regarding the tale's evolution, Maas stated, "In the ten years that I've been working on the series, Throne of Glass has become more than of an original epic fantasy than a Cinderella retelling, merely you lot can still find a few nods to the fable here and at that place."[18]

Characters [edit]

Maas envisioned Celaena Sardothien as a strong and capable heroine, and was inspired by both male and female protagonists.[nineteen]

In an interview prior to the series' debut, Maas discussed the procedure of creating her protagonist:[twenty]

I grew up reading books like Robin McKinley's The Hero and the Crown and Garth Nix'south Sabriel—both of which feature strong heroines, and both of which profoundly shaped my identity and empowered me. I started writing knowing I wanted to create books like that—generally because that's what interests me and where my passion lies, but also because I'd dear for some young woman to read [Throne of Glass] and feel empowered, too.

The story's teenage heroine, Celaena Sardothien, is introduced as an orphan who was raised and trained by an assassinator. She is characterized as skilled, arrogant, and witty. While shaping her protagonist, Maas was inspired past the heroism of Eowyn from The Lord of the Rings, and by the characterization of Velma Kelly from Chicago. Maas has stated that the latter's "airs and fierceness made me desire to write well-nigh a woman like her—about a adult female who never once said sorry for being talented and determined and utterly in dear with herself."[21]

The author ultimately designed Celaena every bit a highly capable graphic symbol whose talents also form a ground for numerous faults. In interviews preceding the series' release, Maas noted her heroine's issues with "impatience" and "vanity".[20] She as well suggested that Celaena would abound while adjusting to her new role.[19] In add-on to Celaena's skills as an assassin, Maas wanted the character to accept several traits and hobbies befitting her age,[22] including a fondness for "shopping, books, and fine dining", as well as a "penchant for getting into trouble."[23]

In creating the friendship betwixt Celaena and Chaol, Maas gave the characters a number of differences. Equally the story begins, Chaol is introduced as a strict and ethical captain, while Celaena is presented equally a morally ambiguous assassin. According to the author, this contrast contributes to Chaol'southward graphic symbol development as his bond with Celaena grows. Amidst their experiences, Chaol somewhen comes to view her non just as a captive criminal, but also "every bit a human."[24] While writing the novel, Maas envisioned Chaol as a graphic symbol who had "always seen the world in black and white," and concluded that "Celaena just throws a wrench in that."[24]

Prince Dorian is presented every bit a suitor for Celaena besides. However, their relationship is complicated by his status equally the crown prince.[25]

Release [edit]

Publicity [edit]

In anticipation of the series' debut, Bloomsbury released east-book editions of four prequel novellas—The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassinator and the Desert, The Assassin and the Underworld, and The Assassin and the Empire—between January and July 2012.[26] Throne of Glass was previewed by Publishers Weekly in February, while the book trailer premiered on MTV.com in May.[27] [28] Additionally, pic option rights were acquired by Creative Artists Agency.[29]

Reception [edit]

Throne of Glass has received generally positive reviews, making its debut on the New York Times All-time Seller list with the release of the second novel, Crown of Midnight.[30] A review from Publishers Weekly lauded the series' opening as a "strong debut novel." The review went on to state, "This is not cuddly romance, but neither is it grim. Celaena is trained to murder, nonetheless she hasn't lost her sense of taste for pretty dresses or good books, and a gleam of optimism tinges her outlook. Maas tends toward overdescription, but the verve and freshness of the narration make for a thrilling read."[31] The Guardian gave it 5 stars out of 5 with the author of the review stating that the master character, Celaena, was more "relatable" than almost other female person protagonists.[32] In her review for United states Today, Serena Chase called Celaena a "adjacent-level Cinderella".[xv]

Kirkus stated, "A teenage assassin, a rebel princess, menacing gargoyles, supernatural portals and a glass castle prove to be as thrilling equally they audio." With regard to the protagonist, Kirkus noted that "Celaena is still just a teenager trying to forge her way, giving the story timelessness. She might be in the throes of a bloodthirsty competition, but that doesn't hateful she'south non in turmoil over which tall, dark and amply titled man of the royal courtroom should be her young man—and which fancy gown she should wear to a costume party." The review concluded that the story's "commingling of comedy, brutality and fantasy evokes a rich alternate universe with a spitfire young woman as its brightest star."[22]

Throne of Drinking glass was named Amazon.com'due south "Best Book of the Month for Kids & Teens" in August 2012.[33] Whitney Kate Sullivan of Romantic Times stated that "Maas' YA fantasy earth is one of the well-nigh compelling that this reviewer has visited all year. The assassinator heroine's growth and the multilayered secondary characters are amazing."[34] Serena Hunt of Usa Today applauded the story's dearest triangle, and noted that "Maas excels at earth building, spicing up this unusual have on the Cinderella story by injecting myths, fairy tales and religious traditions with the magic of a fresh and faulted world. Whereas many authors rely on geographic detail to build their worlds, Maas' environment is more politically driven and her characterizations are deftly drawn to support that sort of structure." Chase also commended Maas for creating "a truly remarkable heroine who doesn't sacrifice the dust that makes her real in order to practice what'southward correct in the finish."[35]

Awards [edit]

The awards the author has received are equally follows:

Year Award Nominee/Work Category Effect Ref
2012 Goodreads Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction Throne of Glass Nominated [36]
2013 Crown of Midnight Nominated [37]
2014 Heir of Fire Nominated [38]
2015 Queen of Shadows Won [39]
2016 Empire of Storms Nominated [40]
2017 Belfry of Dawn Nominated [41]
2018 Best of the Best Queen of Shadows Nominated [42]
Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction Kingdom of Ash Won [43]

Accolades [edit]

Year-end lists
Year Publication Work Category Outcome Ref
2015 Buzzfeed Queen of Shadows 16 Of The Best YA Books Of 2015 11 [44]
2015 The Independent Queen of Shadows 10 best fantasy novels 4 [45]
2013 PopSugar Crown of Midnight The Best YA Books of 2013 2 [46]
2015 Queen of Shadows The All-time YA Books of 2015 8 [47]
2016 Empire of Storms The Best YA Books of 2016 20 [48]

Television adaptation [edit]

In September 2016, it was announced that the Throne of Glass series had been opted for a goggle box adaptation by Hulu and Disney-ABC Domestic Television. The serial was ready to exist titled Queen of Shadows, named afterward the fourth novel in the series, with The Mark Gordon Visitor serving equally the main project studio. The adaptation was to exist written by Kira Snyder, with the pilot potentially to be directed by Anna Foerster.[49] As of 2020, the rights have since reverted to Maas.[ citation needed ]

References [edit]

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