6/1/2023 0 Comments Kingdom of ash sarah j maasLooking simply at the bones of the novel, setting aside all of the story and character elements, this was one SJM’s tightest, most well developed, and well paced books. Regardless of whatever I felt was missing, I still thought the book was extremely well-crafted. Or maybe that’s just me not wanting the series to end. There were parts of the book that I felt could have been even more elaborated upon. And honestly? I could tell that they limited Maas to just under 1,000 pages. I felt like such a series needed an ending that long, just to cover all of the loose ends. I have never been one to shy away from a large book, so I was excited when I heard how long it was going to be. At nearly 1,000 pages, Kingdom of Ash has a ton to unpack and discuss. This is the last book in the Throne of Glass series (as of right now, according to SJM, although there are clearly avenues left open for spinoff series or novellas). When something is this magnificent you just start talking about it okay?!? Spoilers below, so beware! I am sure it will be pretty all over the place, but what can you do □♀️. I still don’t even know if I can coherently discuss my thoughts about it. After some thought, I do think I’d give it 4.5 stars for some minor plot devices and choices, but omg it was a brilliant book. There was SO much to digest! I needed a while. “But just remember that this fear of yours? It means you have something worth fighting for – something you care so greatly for that losing it is the worst thing you can imagine.”
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