Author: Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK, September 2nd, 2014
Source: Uncorrected Proof from Publisher
Format: Paperback, 530 pages
Links: Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK, September 2nd, 2014
Source: Uncorrected Proof from Publisher
Format: Paperback, 530 pages
Links: Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien's only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan's Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn. Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King's Guard, has sent Celaena there to protect her, but her darkest demons lay in that same place. If she can overcome them, she will be Adarlan's biggest threat - and his own toughest enemy. While Celaena learns of her true destiny, and the eyes of Erilea are on Wendlyn, a brutal and beastly force is preparing to take to the skies. Will Celaena find the strength not only to win her own battles, but to fight a war that could pit her loyalties to her own people against those she has grown to love?
Sarah J. Maas has
enchanted me yet again with the latest installment in the Throne of Glass
series. I honestly didn't think that these books could get any better, and boy
was I wrong. With Heir of Fire Maas had taken the series to a whole new level
of awesome. I love this book so much that it hurts, literally, its like someone is squeezing my internal organs and I like it... I'm not good with the metaphor thing. Sorry.
I can barely form
the words to relay how brilliant this book was.
I've always had
issues with writing reviews for any books in this series because they will
inevitably always fall short of explaining how much I loved them, and that can
be very frustrating – with Heir of Fire not only am I required to review it
since it’s a Proof from Bloomsbury, but I want to.
I really, really,
want to. Because, whilst I loved all the other books, Heir of Fire has quickly become my favourite, so far. I need to share my
thoughts with the world, and you need to read this as soon as it is out. Throne
of Glass fans will not be disappointed. I’m slightly in awe of Maas, it’s like
she’s a female George R.R. Martin with fewer deaths – of course that’s only my
personal opinion.
The world building
is just as amazing as in the Game of Thrones books, and the characters just a
memorable. If you’re a fan of GoT I can pretty much guarantee you’ll like ToG. Er…
don’t quote me on that though.
This is a relatively
short review because I don’t want to spoil the book for anyone, and believe me,
you are going to squeal with delight when you pick this book up and read it. I
could go on for about an hour telling you every single detail in HoF that made
me love it…We have more Chaol, more Celaena, more Dorian and brand new
characters. A new scene. More badass-ery. JUST EVERYTHING. AND ROWAN. ROWAN IS LIFE <333
Okay, confession, I
totally shipped Celaena and Chaol but HoF changed my views on that’s,
definitely, I have a new OTP. I’m squirming so much right now because I just
want to tell you everything, but I won’t, I’m restraining myself. HoF itself is not as action-ey as the previous two books; it definitely focuses more on developing certain *things* (trying not to spoil so much right now) and whilst I can understand how this might not sit well with people, I just loved the quieter atmosphere and the overall effect it had on the book.
Maas’ writing style
is just as captivating and sincere as ever, from the first page of Heir of Fire
I was drawn right into the Throne of Glass world, it was like I had never left
– even though it had been a good seven months since I read the last book (Crown of Midnight); which
in itself is something that I value in a series, and that I praise Sarah for. I feel like I've rambled a lot in this review, but this book deserves it. I really love it, and
my hands are aching to get book four. This is without a doubt one of my
favourite reads of 2014.
Now a compilation of GIFs that accurately describe my reading experience in relation to Heir of Fire... ENJOY.
Rating = 5 Bookish Birds
*A massive thank-you
to Bloomsbury UK for the proof of Heir of Fire, I could hardly believe it when I
actually got one, it’s just amazing. Really, thank-you Bloomsbury!*
Note: I will most likely post an updated review after Heir of Fire has been published, including spoilers so I can give you all a more in depth review!
Note: I will most likely post an updated review after Heir of Fire has been published, including spoilers so I can give you all a more in depth review!