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    Crown of Midnight

    By Sarah J. Maas

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    'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME

    Never trust an assassin.

    Celaena's story continues in this second book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.

    Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become the King's Champion. But she is far from loyal to the crown. Though she goes to great lengths to hide her secret, her deadly charade becomes more difficult when she realises she is not the only one seeking justice. Her search for answers ensnares those closest to her, and no one is safe from suspicion - not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a princess with a rebel heart.

    Then, one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie ... and what she is willing to fight for.

    The second book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series returns readers to a land destroyed by liars, where one woman's truth is the only thing that can save them all.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
    Release dateAug 15, 2013
    ISBN9781408834954
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    Sarah J. Maas

    Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. Sarah lives with her family in New York City. sarahjmaas.com facebook.com/theworldofsarahjmaas instagram.com/sarahjmaas

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    • 5/5
      Reread 2018 - still a very good book and I am excited for what’s to come in this series.

      2015/2016 review:

      This book is ridiculously good. I hate that I took my sweet time listening to the audio book though! I can't wait to dive into book 3!
    • 5/5
      The next book in the Thorne of Glass saga was amazing. Along with the action, amazing world building, and drama, Maas brings in a love story and so much angst. My heart broke in so many different places throughout this book.So many things were revealed that have me extremely excited to continue on with the next book. All the stars for this one as well.
    • 5/5
      I have to say I was a little hesitant to keep reading this series after the first book and it's love triangle...but this second instalment kicked some ass. It was so much better than the first!! Cannot wait to read the last book! So much badassery and just awesomeness overall :)
    • 4/5
      This book was very different than the first one, but I loved it almost as much. It had an eerie feel and exposed sooo many good secrets. I have a feeling the next book will be packed with fantastical magic and I can't wait!
    • 5/5
      Celaena Sardothien is an assassin, a fact which both men infatuated with her would much rather forget. Prince Dorian is all too aware of this particular affliction of hers, as his father insists upon having him in the room for every gruesome detail. Chaol of course is also painfully aware that not only does her profession provide an impediment; their ranks are unequal. This does not stop either of them from falling maddeningly in love with her.

      Crown of Midnight was such a satisfying read, although I had already figured out some of the major plot-twists well before their reveal. Archer can go die in a hole as far as I am concerned, snivelling sack of crazy that he is. Sarah J Maas, just so you know, I am not likely to forgive you for a certain something happening to a certain someone in this book (fairly certain you know which someone, and what something).
    • 4/5
      Celaena seems a bit more childish in this story but it's still an entertaining read. And I'm jumping right into the next one.
    • 4/5
      Much quicker pace and more action than the first novel. Maas writes such great characters! She creates world she that develop slowly over time and unravel like an onion. I can't wait to continue on with this series!
    • 5/5
      I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I'm excited for the next one. Especially excited to learn more about Celeana and hopefully more about her past. I enjoyed this even more than I enjoyed the first and I loved Celeana more with every chapter.

      Team Choal all the way too.
    • 3/5
      One word to describe the series at this point for me: Juvenile. It is a YA book after all, but I've had my share of YA before that wasn't this cheesy. Even the name Celaena makes me cringe for some reason and I must be the only person who hates the Chaol-Celaena combination. I liked her more when she was with Dorian :/
    • 5/5
      This story is definitely getting more interesting and much more intense.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic continuation of this series! Wonderful & well crafted storyline & plot development! This story takes so many twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
    • 4/5
      It took me ages to finish the last few chapters. Not because they were bad but because I could see that there weren't enough pages for everything to happen that I wanted to happen. I can't wait for the next installment. !!
    • 5/5
      Great sequel! Action, plot progression and back-story reveals. Looking forward to reading book 3!
    • 5/5
      all sequels should be this good
    • 3/5
      The sequel was a more enjoyable read and Celeana's character more likeable.
    • 5/5
      So I was right about Celaena being Aelin! I was so proud of myself when I found out I guessed correctly. But I didn't see the fae part coming... I had guessed that she had some fae blood because she mentioned having fae blood and Elena mentioned about them sharing blood in the first book but a full fae?? Whoa!!! This book is just so amazing and beautiful and I just LOVE it! What's going to happen in the next book?? Can't wait to read it!!
    • 5/5
      Fantastic continuation of this series! Wonderful & well crafted storyline & plot development! This story takes so many twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
    • 5/5
      it cant end like this. there has to be a proper end
    • 5/5
      Well Damn, AELIN!.... She's worth everything... She's the queen... She's unique....
    • 5/5
      Lots of great twists I really loved it SO MUCH!!
    • 5/5
      Absolutely loved it!!! Huge things happen in this book and I'm interested to see what will happen in number three! Amazing writing, and an amazing story! Sarah J. Maas is incredible!
    • 5/5
      I didn't think I'd like these books after all the spiteful vitriol on booktube and booktok. But I loved this book. It's been a long, I long time since I've rooted for characters in a book. This one broke me. The twists and turns at the end left me speechless. Well worth the 4 hours to read. Can't wait to dive into the next book. Thank you Sarah J Maas!
    • 5/5
      Exiting, nail biting-ly well plotted. You might want a pillow to scream into when you read this. Always stay seated in case of spontaneous fainting
    • 4/5
      Fun and quick read. I was a bit hoping that there is other thing than Fae. But oh well. The dark villains still intrigued me so I can go pass the Fae obsession once again.
    • 5/5
      This book ended way to quickly! Now I have to wait another week or two before getting Heir of fire and queen of shadows!
      I can't believe Celena is a Queen! and Fae! oh man!
    • 4/5
      Easy reading which I am enjoying. Some plot developments and hints. The main characters do act like whiny, emotional teenagers at times though but I still enjoyed it. But she killed off the most interesting character to me - Nehemia. It looks like the death will be a driver to Caelaena's actions in the series but I was still disappointed.
    • 4/5
      See my review of this book, and many more, at Tales from the Great East Road.

      (Spoilers for book one.)

      After nearly dying during the King’s tournament, Celaena Sardothien has been officially crown the King’s Champion and the Royal Assassin. She is the King of Adarlan’s mutt, his attack dog, doing his dirty work by killing off those who oppose or displease him. This was supposed to gain Celaena her freedom after a few years, but it feels more like slavery than ever. What no-one realises is that Celaena has a terrible secret – she’s not actually killing those she’s sent to dispatch of. Playing a very dangerous game, Celaena lives in fear that the King will discover that the people he believes dead have in fact gone into hiding, whilst also trying to help Queen Elena and bring back magic to the world. But magic may not be gone as everyone thinks, with an unnerving fortune teller from a camp of travellers and something menacing stalking the palace dungeons. If the King doesn’t kill her, this mysterious magic might.

      Crown of Midnight is one of those books that has so many twists and turns you just can’t stop reading it, and will probably spend hours emerged in this amazing story without even realising it. Sarah J. Maas exceeds her first book, which is quite a feat in itself. Stakes are higher than ever, and gone is the flirty, somewhat easy going Celaena (at least compared to her attitude in this book). She is hiding her defiance of the King all by herself, and it’s clear the pressure, and having to act like a loyal dog, is getting to her. Still, her resilience is admirable, and her struggles also show the strength of the friendships she has with Chaol, Dorian, and Nehemia. The friendship with Nehemia was one of the best aspects of Crown of Midnight – it is deep and meaningful as not only does Nehemia support Clelaena, she isn’t afraid to tell her the harsh truth that Celaena needs to hear whether she wants to or not. The romance develops more and goes beyond the love triangle hinted at in the first book, with Celaena making a choice, but still staying close friends with the other man. There is still no happy ending in sight however, as issues and conflicts drive a seemingly inevitable wedge between the couple, in a heart breaking way that may not be salvageable.

      The other part of this book I thoroughly enjoyed was the discovery of further magic, especially the character Baba Yellowlegs, an iron-toothed witch posing as a fortune teller. She was both truly creepy and intriguing, and the nature of witches is something I hope to see far more of in the next books. The idea of magic returning is one that can cause endless adventures for Celaena and her friends. The revelations about her nature and identity make for a shocking ending that will leave everyone dying for the next book.

      I loved Crown of Midnight, it was a constant twists in politics, magic, and characters. After that cliffhanger I cannot wait for the third book.

      4.5 stars.
    • 5/5
      This book is as stunning as it is exciting, especially with its unexpected ending. Sarah J. Maas really knows how to write captivating stories.
    • 3/5
      This is the rare case where the sequel is better than the first book in the series. The characters are more developed and the storyline is engaging.
    • 5/5
      Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass #2) by Sarah J. Maas is such a kick-ass book! I haven't read the first book yet because I am still on the hold list from the library but I was able to get this one so I went for it. I had no trouble jumping into the story without reading number one first. This book glued me to it and would not let me go! I loved the action, the mystery, the fantasy, the blending of it all, and I especially loved the assassin being a kick ass gal! I can't wait to get notified from the library that the next book is ready for me!! I can see now why people are hooked on this series! LOVED it!