Hey Bookdragons! Before I dive into my book review of Heir of Fire, I want to talk a little bit about my journey through blogging. When I first started blogging about books three years ago I didn't like certain genres of books - or at least I told myself I didn't. Through blogging and interacting with other book bloggers I learned to love books in genres I never believed I could love - especially fantasy novels. Sarah J. Maas was one of my first fantasy read loves and now is at the top of my auto-buy list. Be sure to read to the bottom of this post for a giveaway!
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3) by Sarah J. Maas
Blurb:
Celaena Sardothien, heroine of the New York Times bestselling series, rises from the ashes to burn even brighter than before.
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?
In this USA Today bestselling third book in the New York Timesbestselling series, Sarah J. Maas again delivers the epic fantasy, heart-stopping pace, and heady romance that have won her readers the world over. Look for a teaser for the fourth book in the series, Queen of Shadows, out in this same season!
My Review:
Heir of Fire shows Celaena and her friends scattered. Celaena arrives in Wendlyn to see what her great aunt, Maeve - Queen of the Fae - knows about the Wyrdkeys Celaena seeks and how to destroy them. Back in Rifthold Dorian and Chaol's friendship becomes strained as Chaol keeps the secret of Celaena's true identity and the real reason why he had her sent away to Wendlyn while Dorian feels that his oldest friend cannot accept the magic running through his veins and seeks the company of an alluring healer.
We also meet fantastic new characters that we will see more of in the books to come like Rowan Whitethorn, a Fae warrior-prince, Manon Blackbeak, heir of the Blackbeak Witch Clan, and Aeidon Ashryver, Aelin's long lost cousin.
The events of this book will begin the tipping point of this series, what happens in Heir of Fire cannot be undone - both the good and the bad. Where will our fearless heroine be at the end and who will be standing at her side?
In my opinion this series keeps getting better with each book and I love seeing through each of the character's perspectives. I love Manon and Aeidon and loved seeing their introduction to the story and I eagerly await when Aelin will come face to face with her cousin after so long. Aelin grows a lot in this book, both in her magic, and in learning to understand and accept the horrors of her past.
I like the sense of mystery blended in with the fantasy in these novels, like Celaena finding out who was killing the Champions and discovering Elena's tomb in Throne of Glass, in Heir of Fire Celaena and Rowan investigate a series of unusual murders in Wendlyn and the appearance of deadly, unknown creatures.
Overall, I'd definitely say this is one of my favorite books in the series overall and I can't wait to see what will happen next!
My Rating:
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5 of 5 Stars!
Giveaway!
Since Sarah J. Maas fed the flames of my love of fantasy novels it seems only right to give away a preorder of the final book in the Throne of Glass series, KINGDOM OF ASH!
A Few Rules...
📚 This giveaway is INTERNATIONAL (As long as Book Depository ships to you.
📚 This giveaway ends August 1, 2018 at 12:00 EST
📚 No duplicate entries or giveaway accounts. You WILL be disqualified.
📚You MUST be willing to provide your mailing address if you win. It will not be kept for any purpose other than to ship your prize.
📚The winner has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
📚 Since Kingdom of Ash doesn't release until October 23, you will receive your prize as soon as it releases and Book Depository ships it to you (usually takes 5-8 days to the US)
HAPPY BLOG ANNIVERSARY!!! ♥ Also, I'm not yet caught up with the Throne of Glass books (I believe I stopped at book #3). I'm so so glad this author got you reading out of your comfort zone. ♥
ReplyDelete- Aimee @ Aimee, Always
Thank you! I must confess I read Empire of Storms before the first four books but then once I read The Assassin's Blade I was able to get into the beginning of the series and I'm into Queen of Shadows already. Thanks for stopping by! :)
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