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Throne of Glass - Franchise

The Throne of Glass franchise is a high fantasy series centered around Celaena Sardothien, a young assassin with a hidden royal lineage who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, power, and rebellion against oppressive forces. The series, written by Sarah J. Maas, spans eight books, including prequels, and has garnered a large following for its complex characters, intricate world-building, and epic storyline.

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Sarah J. Maas
Character(s)
Celaena Sardothien, Dorian Havilliard, Rowan Whitethorn, Chaol Westfall, Manon Blackbeak, Nehemia Ytger, Aedion Ashryver, Lysandra, Elide Lochan

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It's Been 7 Years Since Throne Of Glass Ended, And I'm Still Sad We Never Got One Aelin Romance With So Much Potential

Several characters fall in love with Aelin throughout the Throne of Glass series, but there's one romance Maas cuts tragically short.

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All 3 Of Aelin's Throne Of Glass Romances, Ranked

Aelin is easily one of Maas' best characters, so it's no wonder many characters fall for her — but some of her romances are better than others.

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Aelin's Early Throne Of Glass Romance Wouldn't Have Lasted, But I'll Never Forgive How Queen Of Shadows Ended It

Aelin has multiple romances over the course of Throne of Glass, and the one from the early books deserved a better ending in Queen of Shadows.

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Not Enough Throne Of Glass Fans Know About This Gladiator Fantasy Book That Makes A Great Replacement

Throne of Glass fans need to know about this gladiator fantasy book, as its premise is reminiscent of Maas’ series — just with a unique spin.

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5 Throne Of Glass Characters I Desperately Need Sarah J. Maas To Write A 9th Book About

The Throne of Glass series may never get another sequel, but these characters could seriously benefit from their stories continuing after the books.

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The Perfect Throne Of Glass Replacement Came Out 4 Years Ago, And You Can Binge The Entire Series Now

Those looking for the deadly heroine and political dynamics of Throne of Glass should check out one great fantasy book that came out four years ago.

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If Sarah J. Maas Writes A 9th Throne Of Glass Book, It Shouldn't Reverse Aelin's Tragic Ending Twist

If a ninth Throne of Glass book ever happens, Sarah J. Maas shouldn’t undo Aelin’s original ending in Kingdom of Ash — even if it’s unpopular.

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10 Books To Read If You Love Throne Of Glass

Books like Throne of Glass aren’t as easy to find as novels like ACOTAR, but there are a few that make good follow-ups to Sarah J. Maas’ first series.

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Could Sarah J. Maas Write Another Throne Of Glass Book? What The Author Has Said About It

Throne of Glass ended with Kingdom of Ash back in 2018, but it sounds like Sarah J. Maas is open to returning to the series in the future.

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The Court Of Thorns & Roses Show's Fate Continues A Depressing Trend For Sarah J. Maas Series

A Court of Thorns and Roses isn't the first Sarah J. Maas show to die at Hulu, as the streamer bought Throne of Glass in 2016 and never produced it.

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10 Things That Need To Happen If Sarah J. Maas Ever Writes A Ninth Throne Of Glass Book

Maas has made several comments that hint at her possibly returning to Throne of Glass, and many things should happen in a new book if she does.

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Aelin's Most Annoying Character Trait In Throne Of Glass Actually Benefited The Series

Aelin Galathynius is easily one of Sarah J. Maas' best book heroine's, but some readers take issue with one of her more prominent traits in the series

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A Wild Rhysand Theory Perfectly Connects A Court Of Thorns & Roses To Another Sarah J. Maas Series

A wild Rhysand fan theory may be true, and if it is, it would perfectly connect Maas' ACOTAR series to another of her many popular fantasy series'.

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Hulu's Forgotten Sarah J. Maas Adaptation Would Have Been A Perfect Game Of Thrones Replacement

Hulu's forgotten Throne of Glass adaptation could have become an epic fantasy television series worthy of replacing Game of Thrones.

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Hulu's Forgotten Sarah J. Maas Adaptation Should Have Happened Before Its Court Of Thorns & Roses Show

The prospect of Hulu’s Court of Thorns & Roses TV show is exciting, but a forgotten Sarah J. Maas adaptation should have happened first.

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The ACOTAR, Throne Of Glass & Crescent City Timeline Explained

ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City share a setting and collectively span a few years, with some time markers to establish the timeline.

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1 Throne Of Glass Character Desperately Needs A Spinoff (Despite Having POV Chapters)

Sarah J. Maas gives Throne of Glass’ characters satisfying send-offs in Kingdom of Ash, but there’s one player who deserves a spinoff book or series.

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I Wish A Court Of Thorns & Roses Followed 1 Refreshing Throne Of Glass Trend

A Court of Thorns & Roses and Throne of Glass are both great stories, but I wish that ACOTAR followed one refreshing trend from the earlier series.

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How Old Celaena Sardothien Is In The Throne Of Glass Books

Celaena Sardothien transforms from Adarlan’s Assassin into something much greater in the Throne of Glass books, but how old is she in the series?

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I Still Can't Believe Throne Of Glass Wasted 1 Of Its Most Promising Characters

There’s no shortage of great characters in the Throne of Glass books, but Sarah J. Maas’ series wastes one of its most interesting additions.

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