Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas's global #1 bestselling THRONE OF GLASS series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth instalment. Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Now she returns to the empire – to confront the shadows of her past ... 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. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, the lost 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 searing romance.

Queen of Shadows

"Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Embracing her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen, Celaena returns to the empire--for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past"--

Isabelle

She said softly "You make me want to live, Rowan. Not survive; not exist. Live." 

"What if we go on," he said, "only to more pain and despair? What if we go on only to find a horrible end waiting for us?" 

Arlin looked northward, as if she could see all the way to Terrasen. "Then it is not the end." 

Karen

“I’ll bleed whatever color you tell me to’”

Am I crazy for not shipping Rowan and Aelin ?????

The single page chapters are breaking my heart 

Dorian blink twice if you’re in thereeeee 😔

Why do I have zero faith on her plan to get Dorian & Aedion out 😔😔

Michele

“What if we go on,” he said, “only to more pain and despair? What if we go on, only to find a horrible end waiting for us?” Aelin looked northward, as if she could see all the way to Terrasen. “Then it is not the end.”

You do not get to pick and choose which parts of her to love.

Elli Barnette

She said softly, "You make me want to live, Rowan. Not survive; not exist. Live."

“We are the masters of our own fates-we decide how to go forward."

Paige Leitner

"I've been with plenty of men. You're all the same. Taste the same." She looked him over as if he were her next meal. 

Her eyes narrowed, the gold like living embers. He'd never seen anyone so beautiful. 

This witch had been crafted from the darkness between the stars. 

"I think not, Prince," she said in her midnight voice. She sniffed again, her nose crinkling slightly. "But would you bleed red, or black?"

"I'll bleed whatever color you tell me to."

"Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing you three gutted and hanging from the chandeliers by your insides, but I think it would ruin these very beautiful carpets that I'm now the owner of."

"You can't just toss us out. What will we do? Where will we go?"

"I hear hell is particularly nice at this time of year."

Aedion rose from his seat at the kitchen table as Aelin and Rowan entered. Her cousin looked Rowan over with an appreciative eye and said, "You never bothered to tell me how handsome your faerie prince is, Aelin." Aelin scowled.  Aedion just jerked his chin at Rowan. "Tomorrow you and I are going to train on the roof. I want to know everything you know." 

Aelin clicked her tongue. "All I've heard from your mouth the past few days is Prince Rowan this and Prince Rowan that, and yet this is what you decide to say to him? No bowing and scraping?" 

Aedion slid back into his chair. "If Prince Rowan wants formalities, i can grovel, but he doesn't look like someone who particularly cares."

With a flicker of amusement in his green eyes, the Fae Prince said, "Whatever my queen wants." 

Anna Oeltjenbruns

"When you shatter the chains of this world and forge the next, remember that art is as vital as food to a kingdom. Without it, a kingdom is nothing, and will be forgotten by time. I have amassed enough money in my miserable life to not need any more - so you will understand me clearly when I say that wherever you set your throne, no matter how long it takes, I will come to you, and I will bring music and dancing."

Haley

It was why I started playing the pianoforte—so I could come home at night and make my poor attempt at replicating it.

Trono de cristal alcanza nuevas alturas en este cuarto volumen. Una �pica traves�a que ha cautivado los corazones y la imaginaci�n de millones de personas en todo el mundo y que en su cuarta entrega mantendr� a los lectores embelesados mientras la historia de Celaena avanza in crescendo, a un ritmo de infarto que sacudir� el orbe de la nueva reina. Romance, acci�n, tremendos giros y alta tensi�n que hechiza de principio a fin. Celaena Sardothien ha perdido a todos aquellos que ama, pero por fin est� de vuelta en el imperio para vengarse, para rescatar su reino, antes glorioso, y para enfrentar las sombras de su pasado... Ha reconocido su identidad como Aelin Galathynius, reina de Terrasen. Pero antes de reclamar su trono deber� luchar. Luchar� por su primo, un guerrero dispuesto a morir por volver a verla. Luchar� por su amigo, un joven atrapado en una prisi�n inenarrable. Y luchar� por su gente, que aguarda esclavizada, bajo el yugo de un inhumano rey, el retorno triunfal de su reina perdida. En esta cuarta entrega de la serie bestseller de The New York Times contin�a el viaje �pico de Celaena, cuya intensidad va en aumento hasta alcanzar una apasionada y terrible crisis que podr�a destrozar su mundo. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Sarah J. Maas's New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth volume. Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire-for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past... She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Celaena's epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena's story builds to a passionate, agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world.

Reina de Sombras (Trono de Cristal 4) / Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, Book 4)

Inés García Piñeiro

-Tú me haces querer vivir, Rowan. No sobrevivir; no existir. Vivir.

Maeson Grace

Slow paced at times, but a thrilling plot twist at others. Extremely story building and sets you up for an intriguing continuation. 

Isabella De Francesca

No masters. No limits. No regrets.Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight.She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return.Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen -- and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath.

Wow. This book was so long and really didn’t pick up until part 2 (about 2/3 through the book). It took a long time for me to get into this book but the ending was fairly rewarding and sets up the next books nicely. I was sad when Kaltain died as I thought she’d end up being a bigger point to the plot. I enjoyed when Lysandra came into herself and was being a badass. And also very sad for Dorian all around. I still find her and Rowan very cringe - at this point in her life I sort of wish the romance sub-plot would stop for a bit. Oh and finally I liked Elide, and the beginning of her little journey with one of the keys reminded me a lot of TLOTR.

Paige Paul

gabes

Fastest paced book out of the series so far, easy to breeze through. Loved the witches finally coming together with Aelins story 

Jacie Foydl

No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen-and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath.

Good story! Felt a bit rushed sometimes and other times a little drawn out, other than that very good! Really needed for the rest of the series!! Waiting for this moment and still, the plottwists 😮

Femke

Janet Akisanmi

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.

neele

Allysen

I had taken a little break from the series after Heir of Fire, so when I picked up Queen of Shadows it took me a while to get back into the story. It was however worth the initial struggle very much, because this book was a masterpiece. The different story lines were perfect and the characters spectacularly written. I enjoyed it so much that I read the last 400 pages in less than 2 days. Truly looking forward to the rest of the series. 

rain

loved the manon/witch side plot but so much happened in this book i feel like i can’t even remember it all, plus my baby dorian was basically gone the entire book and chaol is paralyzed now???? wild

callie

It was an amazing book and I am so glad Rowan and Aelin Finally kissed after SOOO Long. The story in general was a bit slow but it was amazing and I was suprised when I realized the King of Adarlan was actually possessed by a Valg.

Ashley Lively

this was the best book in the series so far like what the actual fuck did just read

julie reads

I’m committed now, but these books are just one longggg quest to get to the end goal we all know is coming

Sabrina Spada

not a dull moment. ate it up and licked the plate after 🙏🏼

Ruby Emmeline Fisher

millena

“And at long last, Aelin Ashryver Galathynius was home.”

i’m so scared of the next books bc this ending was perfect 😭😭😭

I absolutely loved this one. Definitely my favorite so far. 

Jillian Roberts

This healed so many parts of me… slow for a bit but ohhhhhhh my gosh. Feeling like there’s hope on the world 

ava 

Jennifer Gosnell

WOW so much happened in one book, it’s kind of wild. Really enjoyed this one — best of the series so far. Lots of twists, turns, reveals. For the last half of the book, I couldn’t put it down.

Ana Belén

Maya 

4.75 stars!!!

Omg im speechless. I have no words. This is what I was waiting for. None of the other books can compare.

Probably my favorite book so far in this series! 

Neeha Mian

“THERE WAS MUSIC, BEAUTIFUL EXQUISITE MUSIC PLAYING WITHIN”!!!! FINALLY✨✨✨

This was such a great story through and through and finally gave me the high stakes I usually crave in books. It was a great build up in the culmination of the other four books and made the reading experience that much more interesting, especially seeing how’s she’s weaving in her other series (screams in acotar). Her characters are also so unique and layered that it makes me a little sick to think how much they actually mean to me. I will forever love fantasy series and miss Sarah J. Maas ate with this one. Might be her best book yet (I’ll confirm once I finish the series)!

I’m buying every pine and snow candle on the market and no one can stop me.

Valentina Williams

“THERE WAS MUSIC, BEAUTIFUL EXQUISITE MUSIC PLAYING WITHIN”!!!! FINALLY✨✨✨

This was such a great story through and through and finally gave me the high stakes I usually crave in books. It was a great build up in the culmination of the other four books and made the reading experience that much more interesting, especially seeing how’s she’s weaving in her other series (screams in acotar). Her characters are also so unique and layered that it makes me a little sick to think how much they actually mean to me. I will forever love fantasy series and miss Sarah J. Maas ate with this one. Might be her best book yet (I’ll confirm once I finish the series)!

P.S.

I’m buying every pine and snow candle on the market and no one can stop me.

Queen of Shadows

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