Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass
Assassin Celaena Sardothien is freed from a death camp to compete for the role of King's Champion, drawing the attention of the captain of the guard and the crown prince. The first Throne of Glass novel.
About This Book
Throne of Glass is a fantasy romance novel by Sarah J. Maas, first published in 2013 by Bloomsbury USA. It is part of the Throne of Glass series and runs 406 pages. Readers can expect slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Length
- 406 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Throne of Glass
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A notorious assassin is offered a chance at freedom if she can win a deadly competition to become the King's Champion.
- Features Slow Burn
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Young Adult Fantasy
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal (Celaena is a prisoner of the Crown)
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
Celaena Sardothien, a teenage assassin, is released from a brutal death camp by the Crown Prince of Adarlan. He offers her a deal: compete in a tournament to become the King's Champion, and after four years of service, she will earn her freedom. As she trains alongside the captain of the guard and interacts with the royal court, she finds herself in a world of political intrigue and mounting danger.
Central Conflict
Celaena must survive a brutal tournament and navigate royal politics while under the control of a king she despises.
Setting
The kingdom of Adarlan, primarily the glass castle in the capital city, 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
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sarah J. Maas
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 406 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781619630345
- ISBN-10
- 1619630346
Throne of Glass: quick answers
- Who wrote Throne of Glass?
- Throne of Glass was written by Sarah J. Maas.
- When was Throne of Glass published?
- Throne of Glass was first published in 2013 by Bloomsbury USA.
- What genre is Throne of Glass?
- Throne of Glass is a fantasy romance novel, with slow burn.
- How many pages is Throne of Glass?
- Throne of Glass is 406 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Throne of Glass part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Throne of Glass series.
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