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Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3)
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Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)
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 the
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Hardcover, 562 pages
Published
September 2nd 2014
by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
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Oct 26, 2014
Andreea Pop
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5 of 5 stars
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"Enemy. Lover.
Queen."
Heir of Fire is undoubtedly one of the best books I've ever read. It certainly will be my favorite book of the year. It is gloriously long and kept me occupied for an entire day (night hours included) making me crave to find out more, but also stop reading so that the book won't end just yet.
You think you know Celaena from reading the first two books, right? Oh, but you're so so wrong. In this book we see her more than broken, relentlessly blaming herself for the fates and ...more
Queen."
Heir of Fire is undoubtedly one of the best books I've ever read. It certainly will be my favorite book of the year. It is gloriously long and kept me occupied for an entire day (night hours included) making me crave to find out more, but also stop reading so that the book won't end just yet.
You think you know Celaena from reading the first two books, right? Oh, but you're so so wrong. In this book we see her more than broken, relentlessly blaming herself for the fates and ...more
Initial Reaction: Holy crap. I can't breathe. Oh my god. That was epic. WHERE IS BOOK #4??
Read the full review at A Perfection Called Books
**This review contains spoilers from previous Throne of Glass books
As I'm sure you all know by now, I am obsessed with the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. I was ecstatic when Bloomsbury sent me an ARC! Picking up not long after the heart-wrenching end of Crown of Midnight, Sarah J Maas dazzles and entrances readers once more with a phenomenal third ...more
Read the full review at A Perfection Called Books
**This review contains spoilers from previous Throne of Glass books
As I'm sure you all know by now, I am obsessed with the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas. I was ecstatic when Bloomsbury sent me an ARC! Picking up not long after the heart-wrenching end of Crown of Midnight, Sarah J Maas dazzles and entrances readers once more with a phenomenal third ...more
4.5 bloody, beautiful stars
The adrenaline, the heartbreak, and the sweeping epicness of this story just slay me. What the hell am I supposed to do now? *weeps piteously*
Also, I imagine Manon smiling calmly as she rips out your heart. :D
The adrenaline, the heartbreak, and the sweeping epicness of this story just slay me. What the hell am I supposed to do now? *weeps piteously*
Also, I imagine Manon smiling calmly as she rips out your heart. :D
I'm not sure what to say about Heir of Fire. Perhaps I don't need to say anything beyond: it took me months to read it. And I am the kind of crazy passionate reader that finishes good books in a day or two. It's been a while since a book took me longer than a week to read.
So basically:
I liked but had issues with Throne of Glass.
I absolutely LOVED Crown of Midnight.
But this book... this book was so... bloody... sloooooowwwwwww.
I wanted to DNF it so bad. I kept moving it between my "currently read ...more
So basically:
I liked but had issues with Throne of Glass.
I absolutely LOVED Crown of Midnight.
But this book... this book was so... bloody... sloooooowwwwwww.
I wanted to DNF it so bad. I kept moving it between my "currently read ...more
Aug 27, 2014
Mitchii
marked it as on-hold
Update: 01/18/14: We have a title, people. HEIR OF FIRE! Sounds really bad-ass!!!
Still here for the Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall.
Still here for the Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall.
Oh god.
OH GOD
I just finished this and I cannot -- my thoughts are -- no I can't think straight.
There are so many hot guys in this book that it should be illegal.
My over-hormonal body cannot take reading about these characters while knowing that I cannot have ANY OF THEM.
There's Dorian charming the ever-loving hell out of me:
There's Aedion walking into our lives like:
Then there's Rowan:
like hot damn
[inhales]
small note: Who else was reminded of Prince Ash from the Iron Fey series when reading ab ...more
OH GOD
I just finished this and I cannot -- my thoughts are -- no I can't think straight.
There are so many hot guys in this book that it should be illegal.
My over-hormonal body cannot take reading about these characters while knowing that I cannot have ANY OF THEM.
There's Dorian charming the ever-loving hell out of me:
There's Aedion walking into our lives like:
Then there's Rowan:
like hot damn
[inhales]
small note: Who else was reminded of Prince Ash from the Iron Fey series when reading ab ...more
A year? I have to wait another year? I can only hope that I live that long and don't die of anguish first.
And Celanea and Chaol had BETTER get back together in this one or There. Will. Be. BLOOD.
And Celanea and Chaol had BETTER get back together in this one or There. Will. Be. BLOOD.
**EDIT: FINAL REVIEW BELOW
9/3/13
I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE FEELIN' ABOUT THAT CROWN OF MIDNIGHT ENDING
probably something like this:
Just kill me, KILL MEEEEHHH!!
Oh wait I'm already dead, I died when I read that ending-
*Crown Of Midnight Review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
*follow for more reviews :)
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9/28/14
THE ANTICPATION HAS BEEN REAL. THE TIME IS NOW. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE HEIR OF FIRE REVIEW IS HERE.
Did you feel how dramat ...more
9/3/13
I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE FEELIN' ABOUT THAT CROWN OF MIDNIGHT ENDING
probably something like this:
Just kill me, KILL MEEEEHHH!!
Oh wait I'm already dead, I died when I read that ending-
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http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
*follow for more reviews :)
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9/28/14
THE ANTICPATION HAS BEEN REAL. THE TIME IS NOW. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE HEIR OF FIRE REVIEW IS HERE.
Did you feel how dramat ...more
Sep 14, 2014
Kitty (I solemnly swear that I am up to no good)
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Chaol Westfall, return to my life!
Well that's how I used to feel...now all I want is Manon and Abraxos!
Well that's how I used to feel...now all I want is Manon and Abraxos!
Jan 30, 2014
Jane
marked it as to-read
HOLY CRAP I DON'T THINK I CAN SURVIVE TILL NEXT YEAR. MIDNIGHT CROWN. CHAOL.
I NEED THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW.
PLEASE SARAH, 2014 MEANS JANUARY 2014 RIGHT?
Ugh.
18/1/14
So now we're (view spoiler)given a title and it's "Heir of Fire". Ehhhh, not too wild about it because it sounds kinda cheap compared to Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight.
BUT.
Even if it were called Princess of Terrasen or some lame name like that, I would still read it because seriously guys, IT'S FREAKING SARAH ...more
I NEED THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW.
PLEASE SARAH, 2014 MEANS JANUARY 2014 RIGHT?
Ugh.
18/1/14
So now we're (view spoiler)given a title and it's "Heir of Fire". Ehhhh, not too wild about it because it sounds kinda cheap compared to Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight.
BUT.
Even if it were called Princess of Terrasen or some lame name like that, I would still read it because seriously guys, IT'S FREAKING SARAH ...more
I'd give it 10 stars if I could, but 5 stars for now :)
“You didn't need a weapon at all when you were born one.”
This is one of the best books I've read all year.
Heir of Fire begins with Celeana drunk and mistaken for a vagrant in a distant land. She is approached by the fae warrior Rowan, who is sworn to her Aunt Maeve, and they journey together to her realm to meet with her. In order for Celeana to obtain the secrets of the Wyrdmarks from Maeve, she must train with Rowan and prove hers ...more
“You didn't need a weapon at all when you were born one.”
This is one of the best books I've read all year.
Heir of Fire begins with Celeana drunk and mistaken for a vagrant in a distant land. She is approached by the fae warrior Rowan, who is sworn to her Aunt Maeve, and they journey together to her realm to meet with her. In order for Celeana to obtain the secrets of the Wyrdmarks from Maeve, she must train with Rowan and prove hers ...more
Disclaimer: PREPARE FOR FANGIRLING.
Okay, I'm going to put this out there.
I am no longer Team Chaolena.
I can hear the gasps already. (Please put down those pitchforks.)
There'll be more about the romance later. First, let's get onto other aspects of the book.
She had damned them all, and then left the world to burn into ash and dust.
Man, am I glad that I was sent a finished copy of Heir of Fire rather than just an eARC, because I am going to quote the crap out of this beautiful, beautiful book.
It r ...more
Okay, I'm going to put this out there.
I am no longer Team Chaolena.
I can hear the gasps already. (Please put down those pitchforks.)
There'll be more about the romance later. First, let's get onto other aspects of the book.
She had damned them all, and then left the world to burn into ash and dust.
Man, am I glad that I was sent a finished copy of Heir of Fire rather than just an eARC, because I am going to quote the crap out of this beautiful, beautiful book.
It r ...more
This was everything.
Rating: 5 Stars
My Opinion Of This Book: Heir of Fire is hands down the best book released in 2014.
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I buddy read this book with one of my best friends Ginny and we both had the same reaction once we completed this book (even though it was her second time reading this), we were totally mind blown and thought this was yet another amazing novel by Sarah J Maas.
And, you guys know how I said I probably wouldn't have a full review for this in a bill ...more
My Opinion Of This Book: Heir of Fire is hands down the best book released in 2014.
_____________________________________________________
I buddy read this book with one of my best friends Ginny and we both had the same reaction once we completed this book (even though it was her second time reading this), we were totally mind blown and thought this was yet another amazing novel by Sarah J Maas.
And, you guys know how I said I probably wouldn't have a full review for this in a bill ...more
Nov 06, 2014
Yonaily
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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SPOILERS FREE
This has been a year of disappointments. From the highly anticipated final installment of The Mortal Instruments series, City of Heavenly Fire, to the "it" book that everyone seems to love but me, We Were Liars, 2014 proved that my luck with over-hype books does not exist. So the last thing I wanted was to have one of my I'd-kill-for books to join the list of let-downs. I'm glad that didn't happen. Heir of Fire was a ...more
She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius—and she would not be afraid.
This has been a year of disappointments. From the highly anticipated final installment of The Mortal Instruments series, City of Heavenly Fire, to the "it" book that everyone seems to love but me, We Were Liars, 2014 proved that my luck with over-hype books does not exist. So the last thing I wanted was to have one of my I'd-kill-for books to join the list of let-downs. I'm glad that didn't happen. Heir of Fire was a ...more
Sep 04, 2014
Scarlett
marked it as to-read
PLEEEASE
One word: WOW !!
_____________________________________
I'll just roll over and you can
I can't wait for this book!!
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I'll just roll over and you can
I can't wait for this book!!
Five motherfucking stars. Actually, no. Not five stars. Six motherfucking stars. I laughed and I cried and then I cried some more and it was one of the better overall reading experiences I have ever had. This book has killed me and I am dead.
This is one of my favourite series ever. Ever. I cannot stress enough how good this series is. It is heartbreaking and uplifting and romantic and enchanting and complex and so, so, so worth every second of your time. I am so in love with it that it hurts me ...more
This is one of my favourite series ever. Ever. I cannot stress enough how good this series is. It is heartbreaking and uplifting and romantic and enchanting and complex and so, so, so worth every second of your time. I am so in love with it that it hurts me ...more
Oct 24, 2014
Haruna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REVIEW. IT'S JUST A... A.. OH SHUT UP ALREADY
This was exactly how I reacted to Crown of Midnight ending:
Expected publication: September 2nd 2014
Bloomsbury Pub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Edit-
Heir of Fire cover is gonna be in purple!!!!???!!!!!
I'M FREAKING OUT.
P/S: I WON THE BET Miwa. It's PURPLE. Now you have to buy me this book AS SOON AS IT'S OUT YA HEAR ME???
Edit: 24/4/2014
HEIR OF FIRE Cover
First of all: GREEN?!!!! WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE GREEN?!!! NOW I HAVE TO BUY MIWA AND KANA THIS ...more
This was exactly how I reacted to Crown of Midnight ending:
Expected publication: September 2nd 2014
Bloomsbury Pub!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Edit-
Heir of Fire cover is gonna be in purple!!!!???!!!!!
I'M FREAKING OUT.
P/S: I WON THE BET Miwa. It's PURPLE. Now you have to buy me this book AS SOON AS IT'S OUT YA HEAR ME???
Edit: 24/4/2014
HEIR OF FIRE Cover
First of all: GREEN?!!!! WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE GREEN?!!! NOW I HAVE TO BUY MIWA AND KANA THIS ...more
NOTHING EXISTS OUTSIDE OF MANON BLACKBEAK.
Pre-release:
Every time I look at the review section of a book that hasn't been released yet, I always see 2014!!! I'm gonna die!! , or like, I can't wait another year I need this book now!!!!
And I'm always THEY ALL TAKE A YEAR WHAT MAKES THIS ONE DIFFERENT--
But then I found out ToG#3 comes out 2014 and I'm-but-I-I can't--
2014?! WHAT IS LIFE?!
Sorry. It just sorta came out.
Also:
I suppose I have no choice, now, but to curl up in a ball.
And lock myself in a ...more
Pre-release:
Every time I look at the review section of a book that hasn't been released yet, I always see 2014!!! I'm gonna die!! , or like, I can't wait another year I need this book now!!!!
And I'm always THEY ALL TAKE A YEAR WHAT MAKES THIS ONE DIFFERENT--
But then I found out ToG#3 comes out 2014 and I'm-but-I-I can't--
2014?! WHAT IS LIFE?!
Sorry. It just sorta came out.
Also:
I suppose I have no choice, now, but to curl up in a ball.
And lock myself in a ...more
Aug 15, 2013
Lyn
marked it as to-read
I need it!! I want it in my hands right now :( I need Celaena and Chaol and Dorian and I need Celaena and Chaol TOGETHER!!!
Yup, I've just finished CoM and am going through withdrawal :'(
Yup, I've just finished CoM and am going through withdrawal :'(
"She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius—and she would not be afraid.”
Honestly I waited for this book for what seems like forever (and it was only nine months, so I can't even imagine what a year of waiting could do to me) and let me tell you: Heir of Fire doesn't disappoint. Heir of fire is, in my opinion, the best book in the series and in a way it feels like a new beginning for it. It's a slow paced book and I can see why someone could be disappointed or bored, but I loved it. I loved how Sarah w ...more
Honestly I waited for this book for what seems like forever (and it was only nine months, so I can't even imagine what a year of waiting could do to me) and let me tell you: Heir of Fire doesn't disappoint. Heir of fire is, in my opinion, the best book in the series and in a way it feels like a new beginning for it. It's a slow paced book and I can see why someone could be disappointed or bored, but I loved it. I loved how Sarah w ...more
Rating: I'm sorry, Gillian can't come to the internet now because she is deceased. There is no Gillian. Gillian is nothing but ash and motherfucking flame.
Originally posted at Writer of Wrongs
This is one of those series that ruins your life.
I get it. I've finally figured it out. Sarah J. Maas is a life ruiner, and we should all mount our bloody wyverns and burn the whole bloody world, because MY LIFE IS RUINED. She has placed one of those demon mind control wyrd collars over my neck, and my will ...more
Oh. My. God.
Are you serious
are you freaking serious
I'm so distraught
Band together my people, we must be strong
Are you serious
are you freaking serious
I'm so distraught
Band together my people, we must be strong
Nov 14, 2014
Marga
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Actual Rating: 4.5/5 stars
I cannot not write a review about this one. I think my heart has yet to recover from the emotional torture it went through.
I was amazed, angry, terrified, stunned, and devastated. I cried happy and sad tears.
I will incorporate songs from Taylor Swift here just for a little fun. (I adore 1989, by the way.)
The Characters:
1. Celaena Sardothien.
Taylor Swift: "Got a long list of ex-lovers, they'll tell you I'm insane. But I got a blank space baby, and I'll write your name ...more
I cannot not write a review about this one. I think my heart has yet to recover from the emotional torture it went through.
I was amazed, angry, terrified, stunned, and devastated. I cried happy and sad tears.
I will incorporate songs from Taylor Swift here just for a little fun. (I adore 1989, by the way.)
The Characters:
1. Celaena Sardothien.
Taylor Swift: "Got a long list of ex-lovers, they'll tell you I'm insane. But I got a blank space baby, and I'll write your name ...more
I think it's safe to say, after that Crown of Midnight ending, that we are
dying
for this one.
Here's a badly written ode to express how I feel about this book:
O' booketh,
O' booketh, why are not thou,
here in my hands,
I need you right now.
O' booketh,
O' booketh, if I beg so very hard,
surely the cries of a fangirl,
you will not disregard?
I'm so desperate I'm writing it love poetry.
Get in my hands!
Here's a badly written ode to express how I feel about this book:
O' booketh,
O' booketh, why are not thou,
here in my hands,
I need you right now.
O' booketh,
O' booketh, if I beg so very hard,
surely the cries of a fangirl,
you will not disregard?
I'm so desperate I'm writing it love poetry.
Get in my hands!
Spoiler free review as recieved as an arc:
“She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one.”
My love for this series continues to grow and believe me, I didn’t think it could possibly grow any more. I’ve always been supportive of Maas’ writing, perhaps because I read the prequels first as Throne Of Glass had not been published yet so I knew what she was capable of, but she has seriously upped her game with this one. Heir Of Fire was such an entrancing read, a phenomenal addition to ...more
“She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one.”
My love for this series continues to grow and believe me, I didn’t think it could possibly grow any more. I’ve always been supportive of Maas’ writing, perhaps because I read the prequels first as Throne Of Glass had not been published yet so I knew what she was capable of, but she has seriously upped her game with this one. Heir Of Fire was such an entrancing read, a phenomenal addition to ...more
“You didn't need a weapon at all when you were born one.”
Three words.
Breathtaking.
Heartwrenching.
Epic.
This book picks up right were Crown of Midnight ended, at Celaena arriving in Wendlyn. Or rather at Celeana procrastinating. She is not the person she used to be, for many reasons. The only thing binding her is her oath, the only wish she has is to destroy the ruthless Kind of Adarlan and the only place where she can find answers is Wendlyn. Meanwhile, Chaol has his own battles to fight at ...more
Nov 13, 2014
Isabelle
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Before the review I'd like to share some very emotional letters written by a very emotional person.
Ahem.
*violins in the background*
Dear Heart,
I write this under the covers of my bedsheets with nothing but a flashlight as a source of light. I have bad news.
I've been reading a book with the name of Heir of Fire. I'm trying my best to be strong, Heart, but I can't help it when I let out a deep sigh of sadness when a moment with Chaol occurs. Or when Sam is mentioned. Or when the word coward is s ...more
Ahem.
*violins in the background*
Dear Heart,
I write this under the covers of my bedsheets with nothing but a flashlight as a source of light. I have bad news.
I've been reading a book with the name of Heir of Fire. I'm trying my best to be strong, Heart, but I can't help it when I let out a deep sigh of sadness when a moment with Chaol occurs. Or when Sam is mentioned. Or when the word coward is s ...more
This book is everything. I am overwhelmed and breathless and ecstatic and filled with pain. I love it so much it hurts. It is very different from the first two books in the series, because it's a lot quieter and less action-packed and less focused on the romance, and I know that will not work for everyone, but I loved it. The exploration of the world and the character development blew my mind and wow. Just wow.
Enemies of the heir, beware. (Yes, I will keep on saying it until it stops being funny ...more
Enemies of the heir, beware. (Yes, I will keep on saying it until it stops being funny ...more
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| Dorian or Chaol: That is the question! | 32 | 363 | Jan 07, 2015 12:07AM | |
| (SPOILERS) New Characters | 19 | 215 | Jan 06, 2015 11:45PM | |
| Addicted to YA: Heir of Fire | 17 | 67 | Jan 06, 2015 07:01PM | |
| You Know Your Obsessed When... | 5 | 43 | Jan 06, 2015 06:41PM |
Sarah J. Maas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series (Heir of Fire, Book 3, will be out in September 2014). Starting in Spring 2015, her New Adult Fantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, will be published by Bloomsbury as well.
Sarah lives in Southern California, and over the years, she has developed an unhealthy appreciation for Disney movies and ...more
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