"Fun-filled Fantasy that's like a Disney movie come to life!"
Reviewed by Lyn Nicholas
Posted September 27, 2012
Young Adult Science Fiction
Our main character Celaena not only has an original name but
she is truly
an original in the young adult fantasy world. She is so
incredibly self-aware
and in charge. She knows herself and doesn't rely on anyone
but herself.
This is one kick-ass lead character for the ladies and a
sexy self-assured
woman for the men. The plot in this story is filled with fun fluffy fantasy
that is like a cartoon
fantasy come to life. It's not like some recent YA fantasies
where everything
is dark and dreary. It's fun and vibrant. It's like having
Katniss as the lead
character in a Disney film. Along with the kick-ass characters comes some outstanding
world-building.
You'll easily get lost in the fashion, the assassinations,
and the
competitions inside this world. The mythology and romance
will blow you
away!
THRONE OF GLASS is perfect for fans of Maria V Synder's
books. And if you've been
looking for a more young adult version of recent favorite
Disney films like
Tangled or Brave, then this might be just the thing for you!
SUMMARY
After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.
Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.
Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.
Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.
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