Episode Thirty One
Unraveling the secrets of Sarah J. Maas’s intricate fantasy world, we dive deep into “Crown of Midnight,” the pivotal second installment of the Throne of Glass series. Our hosts explore how this book serves as the essential bridge that transforms what seemed like a straightforward assassin tale into an epic fantasy with far-reaching implications.
The conversation examines Celaena’s complex journey as she secretly spares her targets while pretending to fulfill her duties as the king’s champion. This moral struggle sets the stage for the shocking tragedy that our hosts identify as the true catalyst that reshapes everything. Was this sacrifice planned? The mysterious Chapter 25 suggests a sacrifice to spark something greater, a revelation that hit our hosts differently during their first and second readings.
By the end of “Crown of Midnight,” her world – and identity – have been completely upended. The final reveal positions the series to explode into something far grander than readers might have anticipated from the first book. Whether you’re continuing the journey through Erilea or considering whether to pick up this series, our breakdown offers both critical analysis and passionate appreciation for how this middle chapter transforms the Throne of Glass series.
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
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Our Thoughts
Our Thoughts on the book.
“we’re starting to get into the deeper roots of the problems you know in this land and the people, while also expanding individual storylines”
“There were some interesting pivots and changes to the storyline, love interest shift, shift and some solidify Coming into this book. “
“I do feel like it expanded on a lot of things and brought more things in, like I understand it’s book two in a series, so it’s setting up a lot of things”
“I just didn’t find the romance very appealing. I’m tired of seeing the ooh, do I pick Dorian? Ooh, do I pick Chaol?”
