Name: Nessa Luna's review of Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
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Author: Nessa Luna

Sarah J. Maas

The heir of ash and fire bows to no one.A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life -- and her future -- forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny -- and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior.

Heir of Fire

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?

Throne of Glass #3

Anita

“She was not becoming anything different from what she always was and always had the capacity to be. You just finally saw everything. And once you saw that other part of her…” Dorian said quietly. It had taken him until now, until Sorscha, to understand what that meant. “You cannot pick and choose what parts of her to love.” 

Rowan Whitehorn the man that you are 🧎‍♀️

Karen

Sometimes, though, her dreams were of a brown-eyed man in an empire across the sea. Sometimes she'd awaken and reach for the warm, male body beside hers, only to realize it was not the captain-that she would never again lie next to Chaol, not after what had happened. And when she remembered that, it sometimes hurt to breathe.

“Maybe we could find the way back together”   

I’m so bored of Manon’s POV cancel me 

“Would you have shifted to save yourself?” 

Dorian I was not familiar with your game 😮‍💨🧎‍♀️

Isabelle

Jillian Roberts

She lifted her face to the stars. She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius, heir of two mighty bloodlines, protector of a once-glorious people, and Queen of Terrasen. She was Aelin Ashryver Galathynius—and she would not be afraid.

"All I want, is for my people to be free and my queen restored to her throne."

"They burned the antler throne, Aedion. There is no throne for her."

"Then I'll build one myself from the bones of our enemies." 

Paige Leitner

She was as much a queen as Maeve. She was the sovereign of a strong people and a mighty kingdom. 

She was the heir of ash and fire, and she would bow to no one. 

She gritted her teeth. "You have experience- you are needed here. You are the only person who can give the demi-Fae a chance of surviving; you are trusted and respected. So I am staying. Because you are needed, and because I will follow you to whatever end." And if the creatures devoured her body and soul, then she would not mind. She had earned that fate. 

For a long moment, he said nothing. But his brows narrowed slightly. "To whatever end?" 

"You cannot pick and choose what parts of her to love." He pitied Chaol he realized. His heart hurt for his friend, for all that Chaol had surely been realizing these past few months. "Just as you cannot pick which parts of me you accept."

"How- how did you come back from that kind of loss?"

"I didn't. For a long while I couldn't. I think I'm still... not back. I might never be."

She nodded, lips pressed tight, and glanced toward the window. 

"But maybe," he said, quietly enough that she looked at him again. He didn't smile, but his eyes were inquisitive. "Maybe we could find the way back together."

He would not apologize for today, or yesterday, or for any of it. And she would not ask him to, not now that she understood that in the weeks she had been looking at him it had been like gazing at a reflection. No wonder she had loathed him. 

"I think," she said, barely more than a whisper, "I would like that very much."

She studied the scarred, calluses palm, then the tattooed face, full of a grim sort of hope. Someone who might- who did understand what it was like to be crippled at your very core, someone who was still climbing inch by inch out of that abyss.

Perhaps they would never get out of it, perhaps they would never be whole again, but... "Together," she said, and took his outstretched hand. 

And somewhere far and deep inside her, an ember began to glow.

Each of the scars, the chipped teeth and broken claws, the mutilated tail- they weren't the markings of a victim. Oh, no. They were the trophies of a survivor. Abraxas was a warrior who'd had all the odds stacked against him and survived. Learned from it. Triumphed.

The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. A new threat rises in the third book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life-and her future-forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she is to win this battle, she must find the courage to face her destiny-and burn brighter than ever before. The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series continues Celaena's epic journey from woman to warrior.

Cassie French

“I have no doubt that you’ll be able to free the slaves from the labor camps someday. No matter what name you use.”

“As for Celaena, you do not have the right to wish she were not what she is. The only thing you have a right to do is decide whether you are her enemy or her friend.”

“You cannot pick and choose what parts of her to love” 

Maeson Grace

Golden chain and heavy, round medallion from beneath her nightgown and held it out to her. The Amulet of Orynth. 

 two prison wagons with them. One emitted a very distinct male odor-and perhaps a remnant of cologne. One was female. Both smelled wrong

Chaol had to clamp down on his terror as he beheld what glinted on Aedion's finger. A black ring the same that the king, Perrington 

He spoke the common tongue, and his accent was subtle- lovely, if she was feeling generous enough to admit it. A soft, rolling purr. 

Amanda Autumn Berrey

“I assume you normally fly right in and don’t deign to use the bridges,” she said to Rowan, who was frowning at the city, not looking very much like a warrior about to return home. He nodded distantly. He’d fallen silent in the past day—not rude, but quiet and vague, as if he were rebuilding the wall between them.

Nessa Luna

Took me yonks to get through this which I think ruined the reading experience. Also a bit confused about the witch trial part but I’m sure it will make more sense in the future!!! 

ophelia ross 

Took me yonks to get through this which I think ruined the reading experience. Also a bit confused about the witch trial part but I’m sure it will make more sense in the future!!! 

Apart from that, another good read!

Although it took me around 8 months to read, I’m so thrilled with the end of this book. Life kind of got in the way, but I locked in while reading it this past month. SJM has such an amazing talent for writing an action packed ending that just wrecks you. I found Aelin’s story to be so inspiring. I love seeing her take control of the fire within her (no pun intended), and use it to her will. I don’t know how I feel about the witches storyline - I think I’ll have to read more to figure out how I feel about it. Overall, SJM has done it again. Can’t wait for the next installment ❤️‍🔥

Mackenzie Richardson

There were so many parts of this book that I loved. Cealena finally accepting herself flaws and all, accepting her role in the war and being queen. I love the witches plot line and can’t wait to see where she takes it. Like always SJM really comes through with the action in the last few chapters leaving my jaw dropped. I can’t wait to read the next one! 

Leah Diaz 

It only took me a little over 1.5 years but i finished! I think with the way I absolutely crushed through the first 2 books of the series and then "Assassin's Blade" -- broke me. I do regret taking so long to finish bc wow it was so good?? As per usual in this series so far. I can't count how many times I needed Chaol to just NOT SPEAK. Bc there is power in SHUTTING TF UP. ANYWAY...im on my way to the next book 🙏

gabes

Adored the sneak peeks into Aelin’s past, her story is slowly making more sense. Not too sure about Rowan so far, i’m intrigued but i’m not obsessed yet. 

Isabella De Francesca

This has been my least favorites in the series so far, but the last 15% of the book really carried the plot. 2/3 of this book was either training or learning (not so surprising) intel. The intro to the witches was fun but I thought most of their story was bland with just learning about the wyvern. The Rifthold boy chapters were also fairly dull with miscommunication all over the place. And Celaena’s training was very repetitive to me. I didn’t really come around to Rowan until the very end of the book, so all of their relationship building was a bit cringe for me. Very excited to hopefully get some more page-turning plot in the next book. 

Paige Paul

Michelle Hruby

The third instalment to the global #1 bestselling series. As the King of Adarlan's Assassin, Celaena Sardothien is bound to serve the tyrant who slaughtered her dear friend. But she has vowed to make him pay. The answers Celaena needs to destroy the king lie across the sea Wendlyn. And Chaol, Captain of the King's Guard, has put his future in jeopardy to send her there. Yet as Celaena seeks her destiny in Wendlyn, a new threat 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? This third novel in the THRONE OF GLASS sequence, from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, is packed with more heart-stopping action, devastating drama and swoonsome romance, and introduces some fierce new heroines to love and hate.

Wow, the grip this book had on me!!! Damn 

Femke

„And somewhere far and deep inside her, an ember began to glow.“

i adored how this book portrayed the journey of celaena finally facing her fears, embracing her magic, accepting her role as queen, and ultimately coming home to little aelin.

i also loved that aelin and rowan found their way back to the light together, starting their court aelin always dreamed of.

and don’t forget my queen and king manon and aedion, whose introductions left me absolutely stunned. 

neele

„And somewhere far and deep inside her, an ember began to glow.“

i adored how this book portrayed the journey of celaena finally facing her fears, embracing her magic, accepting her role as queen, and ultimately coming home to little aelin.

i also loved that aelin and rowan found their way back to the light together, starting their court aelin always dreamed of.

and don’t forget my queen and king manon and aedion, whose introductions left me absolutely stunned. 

Magnificent, Devastating and so so beautifully hopeful. 

khwaiish 

“Hold on” the riders told the word. 

Hold on. 

Magnificent, Devastating and so so beautifully hopeful. 

—There were few sounds she enjoyed more than the groans of dying men, but the wind was one of them.—

Sarah J. Maas has done an incredible job with Heir of Fire, and this book has been my favourite in the series so far. The protagonist embarks on a journey that is not only physical but also deeply internal. Above all, such a journey can transform a person forever—just as it did for Celaena.

Sent to Wendlyn as the King’s Champion to assassinate the royal family—thanks to Chaol’s misguided good intentions—Celaena finds herself lost and powerless, unable even to consider carrying out her mission. Before this, the once formidable girl from Adarlan, who seemed so strong, made a blood oath, but soon after, she succumbs to grief and despair, losing herself completely. From that moment on, her journey becomes one of self-discovery and the struggle to rise again—if she can.

But this book isn’t just about Celaena. It also introduces us to the Witch Clans and their long-awaited return to the skies, it takes us on a journey of Chaol’s painful reckoning with the consequences of his blind loyalty, and Dorian’s transformation from a mere princeling into a true king. Therefore it feels like a life itself even though it happens in a magical land with magical creatures. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Bilge Ince

—There were few sounds she enjoyed more than the groans of dying men, but the wind was one of them.—

Sarah J. Maas has done an incredible job with Heir of Fire, and this book has been my favourite in the series so far. The protagonist embarks on a journey that is not only physical but also deeply internal. Above all, such a journey can transform a person forever—just as it did for Celaena.

Sent to Wendlyn as the King’s Champion to assassinate the royal family—thanks to Chaol’s misguided good intentions—Celaena finds herself lost and powerless, unable even to consider carrying out her mission. Before this, the once formidable girl from Adarlan, who seemed so strong, made a blood oath, but soon after, she succumbs to grief and despair, losing herself completely. From that moment on, her journey becomes one of self-discovery and the struggle to rise again—if she can.

But this book isn’t just about Celaena. It also introduces us to the Witch Clans and their long-awaited return to the skies, it takes us on a journey of Chaol’s painful reckoning with the consequences of his blind loyalty, and Dorian’s transformation from a mere princeling into a true king. Therefore it feels like a life itself even though it happens in a magical land with magical creatures. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Iconic!!!! Beginning was rough to get through but the last 40% was INSANE

Allysen

this book is proof that you should find someone as dramatic as you are. match my dramatics or go home

rain

super slowwww, which was a little frustrating due to the cliffhanger of book 2, but it ended GREAT. looking forward to the next one!!!

Janet Akisanmi

DORIAN BBY GET BEHIND ME! WE’RE GONNA FIND A WAY TO UNDOOM YOU

Chase Leitner

Hannah Alexander 

I did really enjoy it, but it took me a while to finish due to my life getting busy and its slow beginning. Definitely started to get super invested towards the middle as it started to pick up though.

kamali del rosario

good, long winded and took me awhile to get through but enjoyed it. plot is starting to come together now | fae, witches, wyverns | enemies to friends | if dorian doesn’t end up with celaena i’m gonna lose it bc chaol is kind of a loser sometimes 

callie

could have been a lot shorter but good book nonetheless

Cameron Gleeson 

I think the series starts to ramp up a lot in this book, will probably read the next 4 books in 2 weeks at this rate (also no romance in these ones soph)

Liam Bennett

It was amazing and I love Aelin's character development and the action in the book is just amazing. I feel like it was too long for me and a bit dragging but it was really good.

Ashley Lively

This book ended superbly. I wish the rest of it had been as enjoyable to read. The shifts in perspective made it oddly-paced and the boring parts were a STRUGGLE to get through. The whole will-they-won't-they with Rowan was agonizing, Chaol's and Dorian's parts were so dull until the finale, and Manon was just not interesting. On the whole, however, I'm loving how Calaena's/Aelin's character trajectory has progressed, I enjoyed seeing all the flashbacks into her deep past, and I'm looking forward to continuing the series.

Bethany

Read this review and more on my blog October Tune.

I was so happy when I finally got this book, because the cliffhanger in the last one made me very anxious to get my hands on the next book. But then there it was an I started reading it. And I am ashamed to say it took me quite long to finish it. I started it on the 22nd of October and finished it on the 13th of November; which is a very long time for me to read a book, especially one of a series that I love.

It might have been because I was reading two other books at the same time, and because one of them was so exciting that I put Heir of Fire aside to finish it asap; or because I binge-watched season 4 and 5 of Supernatural for a while. But it was not at all because of the book itself, because I just LOVED it. So. Much.

I had really been hoping for a map of Wendlyn, because that was where Celaena (I can finally write her name correctly without checking it, yay) would be for the entire book, but alas, it was still a map of Erilea.. So it was a bit harder for me to imagine Celaena's time in Wendlyn because of the lack of a map, but I did my best! (I am just going to hope that if someone returns to Wendlyn one day, we'll get a map of that land as well *crosses fingers*).

There were some new characters in this book, the three important ones being Manon (who I didn't really like for the majority of the book), Aedion (who I liked almost right away) and Rowan (who I didn't like at all at first, but who started to grow on me while I was reading more). I really think/hope we'll be seeing more of those three characters in the upcoming books, because I just like all three of them; even Manon after the last couple of chapters. Of course there were the usual characters; the King (U G H), Chaol (<333333) and Dorian (*wraps in blanket*), and yeah I was just glad that they were still included in this story even though Celaena isn't in the castle anymore.

As for the action, there was a lot of it - both magical and non-magical - and it all made me very excited! There was one particular battle part near the end of the book that made me really happy but also very anxious because I am just not very good about reading how my favourite characters are struggling. 
  Hover to read spoiler.
 It was just so well written and yeah I just think it's very good because it made me feel so scared at some points.

Because Celaena isn't in Erilea anymore, there isn't a lot of Chaol/Celaena going on anymore, and that just made me really sad. There was one other pairing that made me really happy, but of course, nothing lasts forever and yeah, it just left me extremely sad and also a bit mad at the end of the book.

There were still a lot of POV's, and sometimes it would make me confused especially when it was a scene between Rowan and Celaena, or Chaol and Aedion, because I would have NO idea who's POV it was from; and personally I found Manon's parts a bit annoying at first and I had no idea why they were added in the first place. Near the end, I started to understand and I may have started to like Manon a bit more, even though she is an Ironteeth witch. But I loved Heir of Fire so much, and I just can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series; I can't wait to find out the title, and what the cover is going to look like and I JUST CAN'T WAIT!

If you love Game of Thrones and Young Adult books, the Throne of Glass series is definitely something you should pick up!

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