Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass) - Softcover

Maas, Sarah J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408858614 ISBN 13: 9781408858615

Publisher: Bloomsbury YA, 2015

Synopsis

Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Now she returns to the empire - to confront the shadows of her past ...The fourth breathtaking instalment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series. Bloodthirsty for revenge on the two men responsible for destroying her life, and desperate to find out if the prince and his captain are safe, Celaena returns to Rifthold, the seat of so much evil. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, there are dark truths to learn and debts to be paid. Aelin must stay hidden beneath her assassin's hood and draw on her mortal strength as Celaena to prevent the King of Adarlan from tearing her world apart. Only then can she fight for her people. Readers will be held rapt as Celaena's story builds to an agonising crescendo, packed with heart-pounding action and swoon-worthy romance.

About this title

About the Author:

Sarah J. Maas is the author of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series—Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire, and the series’ prequel, The Assassin’s Blade— as well as the New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses. A New York native, Sarah currently lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog.

Review:

“Character motivations and interactions. . . are always nuanced and on point, especially as Aelin's growing maturity offers her new perspectives on old acquaintances. . . Impossible to put down.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Fans of the high-fantasy series likely won't mind the protracted story at all, packed as it is with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter. . . The final chapters of this installment promise more epic adventures and badder bad guys to defeat in forthcoming volumes.” ―Booklist

“Praise for the New York Times bestselling series” ―:

“Heir of Fire” ―:

“A USA Today bestseller” ―:

“I was afraid to put the book down!” ―New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce

“Readers will devour Maas's latest entry...A must-purchase.” ―School Library Journal

“Tension snowballs into devastating twists and an absolutely riveting ending... Will leave readers ravenous for more.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“Crown of Midnight” ―:

“A New York Times and USA Today bestseller” ―:

“An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Series fans will be satisfied not only by the intricate plot, dishy romance, and rich world building but they will be thrilled by the prospect of deepening adventures in the next volume.” ―Booklist

“Throne of Glass” ―:

“A Kirkus Best Teen Book of 2012, Amazon.com Best Book of 2012, YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults, and MTV Hollywood Crush Best YA Book of 2012 Nominee” ―:

“A thrilling read.” ―Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

“A must-read for lovers of epic fantasy and fairy tales.” ―USA Today

“A welcome breath of fresh air to the oft-neglected epic fantasy field.” ―Tor.com

“Fans of Tamora Pierce and George R.R. Martin, pick up this book!” ―RT Book Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1408858614
• ISBN 13: 9781408858615
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 656