A review by bridgetmccue
Heir of Fire, by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I loved this installment in the ToG series! I would say this was where I really started appreciating the characters and their struggles, as well as an introduction to the ominous enemies and their dark plots looming over the characters heads. This book mostly focuses on Celaena

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aka Aelin

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and her journey to accept herself and those around her, especially Rowan. There was a lot of plot unpacking in this book, but Sarah J Maas revealed the necessary details with perfection and paired it with sly and witty humor when there was very much a need for comedic relief!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Blood, Violence, and Physical abuse

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Celaena’s/Aelin’s backstory of her family’s murder, abandonment, abusive father figure, and eventual imprisonment can be a bit much for readers

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. Each character has gone through extensive emotional or physical trauma (often times both) so please keep that in mind when deciding to read this series.