A review by fernfuentes
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional 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

That’s what I’m talking about!!!! Oh man, Queen of Shadows was sooooooo good! This story is really becoming a crazy nail biter. I really truly loved how Maas handled the shift in dynamic between Aelin, Chaol, and Dorian. Such a dark contrast to how young adult triangles are usually handled. And I have finally found a love for Manon’s storyline in this book. I didn’t care much for her story in Heir of Fire, but now I’m all in. My biggest pet peeve with Maas right now is just her little writing quirks, like when she uses triple repetition to make a point. It doesn’t really heighten the moment; it just annoys me. She’ll say something like “Aelin climbed down, down, down into the pit” or something and I feel like it could sounded much more haunting and eloquent with a different set of word. But again, I loved this, and I believe this is my favorite entry yet in ToG!