Pros | Cons |
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Complex world-building and intricate plot12 | Slow start in the first book34 |
Strong character development, especially for Celaena/Aelin12 | Inconsistent pacing across the series35 |
Engaging action scenes and magical elements14 | Overuse of certain tropes and predictable plot points35 |
Well-developed side characters24 | Excessive length in later books45 |
Compelling romance subplots12 | Shift in tone and target audience as series progresses35 |
Book | Award/Honor |
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Queen of Shadows (2015) | Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction1 |
Kingdom of Ash (2018) | Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction1 |
Throne of Glass series | New York Times bestseller status23 |
Throne of Glass series | USA Today bestseller status2 |