Throne of GlassThrone of Glass
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What it's about
Celaena Sardothien, an eighteen-year-old assassin, has spent a year as a slave in the salt mines of Endovier when the crown prince offers her a deal: compete in a contest to become the King's Champion, and win her freedom. Her rivals are thieves, assassins and warriors from across the kingdom. As she trains under the captain of the guard, contestants begin turning up murdered, and Celaena finds herself investigating the killings.
Why it's worth reading
It launched one of the most popular fantasy series of the past decade, still on the New York Times lists years later. Fans say it gets better with every book.
You'll love it if you liked
A Court of Thorns and Roses
House of Earth and Blood
The Hunger GamesGood to know
It's the first of eight books, and the first is the lightest. Many fans recommend reading the prequel novellas after it.
By the numbers
- Readers78 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller69 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz17 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #29 of the 233 romances we rank
- #50 of the 459 fantasy books we rank
- #213 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #416 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Throne of Glass worth reading?
Yes. It launched one of the most popular fantasy series of the past decade, still on the New York Times lists years later. It ranks #416 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 79.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Throne of Glass about?
Celaena Sardothien, an eighteen-year-old assassin, has spent a year as a slave in the salt mines of Endovier when the crown prince offers her a deal: compete in a contest to become the King's Champion, and win her freedom. Her rivals are thieves, assassins and warriors from across the kingdom. As she trains under the captain of the guard, contestants begin turning up murdered, and Celaena finds herself investigating the killings.
How long does it take to read Throne of Glass?
About 10 hours (406 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Throne of Glass?
If you liked it, try A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas or The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.