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Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

18 reviews

catology's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Throne of Glass is, and will forever be, Sarah J. Maas's best series. This was complete with so much joy, character development, genuine loss, belief that the odds will remain stacked against them, everything. There were multiple parts where I started to tear up like the last scene with the Thirteen, but ESPECIALLY

finding out that Erawan took the King of Ardalan's name, and finding out that he remembered it only once, and it was when he held Dorian for the first time. TEARS. I love that SJM had the King make a reappearance, and Dorian finally got some sort of closure with him. It was really sincere to see him as the father he might have been.

 

I also love that Aelin got to be happy in the end, I think that's all she deserved after everything. SJM excels at writing emotional arcs, and I really enjoy how she didn't shy away from Aelin's deep, deep depression after her torture with Maeve. It tied in so well and harkened back to Heir of Fire in the best way possible. 

ANYWAYS, I could talk about this baby for ages, just please read it. I'm so sad it's over. But also

Rhysand cameo???? I knew about the multiverse theory but like,,, it feels REAL and I'm shook

 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Torture, Violence, Vomit, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Grief

katsventures's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book deserves like 7 stars. It for sure was a grand finale to this serious and I will forever think about it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail

tagau's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Sarah J. Maas's "Kingdom of Ash" was a thrilling conclusion to her "Throne of Glass" series. From the very first page, I was drawn into a world of magic and falling in love with the complex characters that are both relatable and larger than life. In this final book, she brings all of her beloved characters together for a final battle against the forces of evil.

Maas keeps the tension high, with unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.There were moments of heartbreak and despair, as well as moments of triumph and hope. Through it all, Maas never lost sight of the emotional core of her story. Each character was given their moment to shine, and the relationships between them are explored in satisfying detail.

Overall, "Kingdom of Ash" is a fantastic conclusion to the series. The world and characters that will be something that I think of often, it is utterly unforgettable. I highly recommended this series for anyone who loves epic fantasy, strong female characters, and a thrilling, action-packed story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Toxic friendship, and War

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Dysphoria

Minor: Pregnancy

ladyames20203's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Genuinely loved this book, it just took forever to read because ~life~

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Violence, Murder, and War

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Slavery, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Infertility and Suicidal thoughts

nerdkitten's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, and Medical trauma

Minor: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Deportation

kat1105's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

mirroball's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Cursing, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

kay14's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Where do I even start?
This series was a rollercoaster of emotions, strong and conflicting, and now it's over.
All the wars are won, all the kingdoms are reclaimed.
This book affected me so much, that exactly nine hours after I finished it, it hit me like a truck, and I started ugly crying for hours, all for the Thirteen, Manon, and Gavriel.
Even now, I still can't believe I've read it all, and maybe I never will.
This series has had such a massive impact on me.
I love Sarah J. Maas' books.
Also, give me an ACOTAR, TOG & CC crossover, or there will be words.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence