Queen of Shadows
Throne of Glass
Aelin Galathynius returns to Rifthold to reclaim her throne and free her friends, with Rowan at her side. A Throne of Glass novel.
About This Book
Queen of Shadows is a fantasy romance novel by Sarah J. Maas, first published in 2016 by Bloomsbury. It is part of the Throne of Glass series and runs 672 pages. Readers can expect slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Length
- 672 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
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- Aelin Galathynius returns to the capital of Rifthold to dismantle an empire and liberate those she holds dear.
- Features Slow Burn
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: unknown
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Young Adult fantasy readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
As the war for Erilea escalates, Aelin Galathynius enters the heart of the enemy's territory, Rifthold. Accompanied by Rowan, she must navigate a web of assassins and dark magic to reclaim her birthright and rescue her captive friends.
Central Conflict
The struggle to overthrow a tyrannical empire and restore Aelin Galathynius's throne while navigating internal and external dangers.
Setting
Rifthold
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Sarah J. Maas
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 672 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781619636064
- ISBN-10
- 1619636069
Queen of Shadows: quick answers
- Who wrote Queen of Shadows?
- Queen of Shadows was written by Sarah J. Maas.
- When was Queen of Shadows published?
- Queen of Shadows was first published in 2016 by Bloomsbury.
- What genre is Queen of Shadows?
- Queen of Shadows is a fantasy romance novel, with slow burn.
- How many pages is Queen of Shadows?
- Queen of Shadows is 672 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Queen of Shadows part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Throne of Glass series.
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