My name is Celaena Sardothien. But it makes no difference if my name's Celaena or Lillian or Bitch, because I'd still beat you, no matter what you call me.

Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius’s journey from slave to king’s assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world. . . Once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom … It’s Dorian I found the most fascinating as this series went on. He’s taken the longest to figure himself out, which makes sense—he was a prince, an heir, his life set out for him; then he was slave to one of those nasty Wyrdstone collars. There are things he’s always known about himself—his loyalty, the way he values friendships—but there’s so much else he has had to reconsider as his story shifted and changed. He’s struggling with PTSD almost as much as Aelin is, and he’s had to come to terms with the raw magic he never expected to have. I’m glad she didn’t marry Dorian. I don’t think either of them are done baking yet, to mix in a Buffy metaphor. As allies, and, yes, lovers, they’re going to grow to be incredible. But they don’t need to get married.) Unimportant MysteriesMany of our members swear by reading The Assassin’s Blade after Heir of Fire, but before Queen of Shadows. The stated reason is that the conflict in The Assassin’s Blade centers around a relationship between Celaena and Sam, and that relationship means much more to you after you understand more about these characters from the later books. Aedion Ashryver wasn’t entirely sure it was a blessing. But if it kept Morath’s legions from their doorstep just a little longer, he’d get on his knees to thank the gods. Even if those same gods threatened everything he loved. If beings from another world could be considered gods at all. As she would likely be forgotten. It was better than the alternative: to be remembered for her utter failure. If there would be anyone left to remember her. If there would be anyone left at all.

Sea-dragon Lysandra covertly saving good witches while sending the rest to the bottom of the river. Manon is finally reunited with Thirteen and Abraxos, who finds them and brings them to her. Manon asks them if they heard the truth about her parentage and if they will still follow her. Asterin tells her that they will, and once again, the Thirteen give her the gesture honoring a Witch Queen. Manon declares that they must become better than their foremothers. Manon, the Thirteen, and Dorian promise the group that they will find the third Wyrdkey and the Crochan witches to unite them to fight with Aelin. This will let you keep Chaol’s story cohesively together, as well as make sure you aren’t begrudging the cliffhanger at the end of Empire of Storms. Protection Spell - She was able to cover her body in wyrdmarks covered in blood - to ward off the Valg, and their powerful Valg Magic (when facing Dorian and the King)Manon is still not considered a leader by the Crochans. Glennis tells her that only a Crochan Queen can summon them to war, and Manon has not been accepted. The Crochans make plans to travel to Eyllwe to assist their own; they arrive too late to save anyone. Manon and her Thirteen bury the dead, earning them some respect. Only four Crochan covens have made it to the King and Queen of Eyllwe and are now aiding them. Eyllwe is still fighting against Morath's army.

Manon talks to Ghislaine about the Valg. Ghislaine explains how evil the Valg are and issues a warning about trying to ally with them. At breakfast the day after Manon talks to Ghislaine about the Valg, a coven of Yellowlegs under a witch named Ninya volunteer for implantation. And in front of the gate, Aelin, Rowan, Fenrys and Lorcan fight Maeve, who tries, one last time, to turn their minds. But Aelin has seen enough of Maeve’s lies, and slips Athril’s ring onto the Valg queen’s finger. It’s not a pretty death. The nuance of Rowan’s bait for Maeve—the whisper of Valg collars—being both what draws Maeve out and what nearly sends Aelin to her death. It’s so scary, and that makes it feel true. Maeve fights Aelin at the southern gate. She initially overwhelms them all since Aelin has no magic. Fenrys is gravely injured. Maeve messes with all their minds, showing them horrible events. Aelin gets through to Fenrys using a code they established during her months of torture. He stabs Maeve through the heart with Goldryn. Incapacitated, Maeve tries to bargain with Aelin. Aelin slips Athril's ring, a gift from Silba, onto Maeve's finger. It burns her and Aelin beheads her, killing her. Aelin can be a bit vain. Even during her time as an assassin, she was meticulous in managing her appearance. She has a fixation on finery and insists on wearing fashionable clothing and would feel shame when presented in a less than flattering light. When she was first presented to Prince Dorian in Throne of Glass, she felt embarrassment for being so dirty from her imprisonment, though outwardly she hid it well.

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This power can be wielded weakly, due to the dimming bloodline from its source - her great-grandmother Mab. Welcome to the last post in Reading Throne of Glass! My head is absolutely full to bursting with details, both vital and random, and I’m dying to talk about what happened at the end. So let’s get to it. In a last attempt to keep Dorian from going to Morath for the last Wyrdkey, Manon proposes an alliance through marriage. Dorian, knowing marriage would only be a cage for Manon, turns it down. They make love and fall asleep in each other’s arms. In the morning, Dorian is gone.