Heir Of Fire No Spoiler Book Review

by - Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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Heir Of Fire by Sarah J Maas is the third book in the Throne Of Glass series. I do not recommend reading this review if you have not read Throne Of Glass (the first book) or Crown Of Midnight (second book).

If you have not read the other books in the series, I have done no spoiler book reviews and which you can read!

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About the book. 

Book: Heir Of Fire
Series: Throne Of Glass
Author: Sarah J Maas
Pages: 576
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children
Rating: 
Synopsis: Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak―but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life―and her future―forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed?

The bestselling series that has captured readers all over the world reaches new heights in this sequel to the New York Timesbest-selling Crown of Midnight. Packed with heart-pounding action, fierce new characters, and swoon-worthy romance, this third book will enthrall readers from start to finish.

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Recommended for: Young Adult readers however can be read by anyone 13+. Fans of the Graceling series and other Fantasy novels will enjoy!

OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES 






My thoughts.

SUMMARY 

Heir Of Fire by Sarah J Maas is the story about Celaena Sardothien, an assassin who is also the Queen of Terrasen leaves Adarlan to go on a mission for the King to Wendlyn. However, she is tired of spilling blood for the king and consumed with guilt and rage over the death of her friend Nehemia. Her plan is to go Queen Maeve and ask for her help in finding the wyrdkeys and stopping the King of Adarlan.

However, when she gets there, she must prove her worth to the Queen and learn to harness her power her fae heritage had gifted her. Rowan, an arrogant and harsh purebred Fae prince must help her and only then will the Queen tell her the answers to the questions she seeks.
But the only question is, can she harness her power or will the rage and guilt eat at her till there is nothing left?

IDEA + PLOT

I loved the idea of the book. After everything that happened in Crown Of Midnight, I thought it was essential that Celaena got away for a while. She needed time to heal and be the person she was born to be. The distance created by the author allowed for other subplots to develop, to meet new characters and for the story to become more layered, complex and intertwining. The effect was thrilling.

The story was very well done. The plot was filled with mystery, action, slight suspense and it made me want to turn the page faster, which is what all good books should be able to do. I loved how Maas has developed the books.

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In the beginning of the series, we see only Celaena and her struggles, what her past had caused her to become and only ever hear from her despite the books being written in third person. But through the duration of these three books, the story seems to zoom out so the readers can see the bigger picture.
There are so many things going on in this book, so much more than Throne Of Glass and Crown Of Midnight. We not only meet new characters such as Rowan and Queen Maeve but Manon Blackbeak, Sorscha and Aedion. The alternating POV’s could have been very annoying but they were skilfully done, increasing the anticipation.

CHARACTERS

Celaena’s character development in this book was so on point! When you compare her character to the start of the novel to the end of it, the difference is remarkable. It is absolutely incredible to see her slowly harness her abilities and accept her Fae heritage. She becomes less of an unruly assassin and more of a queen fit to rule a country. I also liked her personality in the book and found myself able to understand and empathize with her. There were times when I just wanted to reach through the book and give her a pat on the back.

A main and new character that gets introduced in the book is Rowan. Rowan is rude, arrogant, deadly and extremely unlikeable. But as the story continues, you see parts of him that he likes to keep hidden – the slight kindness and vulnerability, the loyalty and love he has for the ones closest to him and you can’t help but fall in love.

Aedion is another new character. There isn’t too much about him, but from what I have read, I can see he is loyal and deadly. He also cares very deeply about Celaena and wishes for nothing more than to see her again. I found that very sweet.

Chaol and Dorian, I can’t say much about without giving the plot away! However, I do still love both of them and I cannot wait to see more of them in Queen Of Shadows.

FINALLY…

Absolutely loved this book! Crown Of Midnight is still my favourite but Heir Of Fire is right behind it. The plot was layered, complex, twisting and the characters were lovable and beautifully created. It was an absolute pleasure to read. 

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