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I found myself wanting to pick up the next book in the series after finishing Throne of Glass because I was looking forward to what mischief Celaena would find herself drawn to. I was not disappointed. This book continues her investigating and attempts to unravel the mysteries around her while trying to cover her tracks and remain true to herself. This one has a little more action thrown into the mix and we find out more about Celaena, what she’s hiding, and what she’s capable of. We see she is a force of nature loyal to those she cares about such as Chaol and Nehemia. Chaol is steady, loyal, and honorable, and she has this deep inexplicable connection to him that just continues to grow over time. Eventually she gives in to her growing feelings and turns to him for more than just companionship and a safe place to pass the time. At the same time, she seems to have this soul-deep connection with Nehemia like they are two of a kind although Celaena doesn’t want to see it or own it. Like Nehemia, I feel like she has potential for so much more if she would just dare to…

Looking for another fantasy series with a strong female lead? Look no further than Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas as she creates another magnificent world around an infamous female assassin, Celaena Sardothian, who perseveres through every obstacle thrown her way. She repeats her mantra, “I will not be afraid” which got her through a year of slavery as she starts investigating some evil forces lurking in the castle while competing for the title of King’s Champion. This book starts off the series with very little background on our assassin except for her personality traits which become rather obvious right out the gate. Soon after she makes a bargain to get out of the slave camp, Endovier, she finds herself participating in a competition to become the King’s Champion while trying to not draw too much attention to herself. Which, once you read about her, you will see she loves showing how capable she is, and when she’s not performing these sometimes daunting tasks, she loves to boast about them. I love her swagger, confidence, and nonchalant way of talking about some of her daring accomplishments. Furthermore, I love the mischief she and Dorian, the Crown Prince, get themselves…

Guys, despite the odd title, this supernatural romance sucked me in so quickly. I devoured it in like four hours even with taking breaks to fold laundry. Yes, I occasionally have to adult…unfortunately. It was an easy read with a lot of action as well as romance and some steamy bits, too. Our leading lady, Emira, is thirty years old but has stopped aging at eighteen. She decides to study the sciences to try to learn why, and in the process ends up working for the government. When her government facility gets ransacked by werewolves, she runs for her life and ends up finding out what she is. She is a fighter and refuses to be a damsel in distress yet is basically helpless compared to the strength of werewolves. However, through her many trials and tribulations in this book, we see she is resilient and resourceful. Furthermore, this book actually has a plot outside of the couple’s romance. Supernaturals are practically extinct thanks to a government created group called Hunters who have been genetically and technologically enhanced. They are basically cyborgs hyped up on supernatural juice. Emira has a run-in with them later in the book and has to…