# Throne of Glass: 1 — Adult Hardcover Edition

Throne of Glass: 1 by Sarah J. Maas is the first book in the Throne of Glass fantasy series, presented here as an adult hardcover edition. It follows assassin Celaena Sardothien as she competes for freedom in a deadly castle tournament, where mysterious deaths point to a deeper threat.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 14.19 GBP
- Previous price: 16.99 GBP
- Discount: 16%
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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 199634

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## At a glance

- First novel in the Throne of Glass series, following assassin Celaena Sardothien.
- A deadly competition offers Celaena a chance to win her freedom from prison.
- The castle mystery adds a survival plot alongside the competition.

## Pros

- The book is identified as the opening novel, making it a clear entry point to the series.
- The hardcover edition is listed at 432 pages, with dimensions and weight supplied for buyers considering its size.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
- Edition: Adult hardcover edition
- Publication date: 14 Feb. 2023
- Language: English
- Print length: 432 pages
- ISBN-10: 163973094X
- ISBN-13: 978-1639730940
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 16.64 x 3.18 x 24.13 cm
- Weight listed: 624 g
### Reading information
- Reading age: 17+ years, from customers

## Before you buy

- The listed reading age is marked as coming from customers, rather than as a publisher age recommendation. The synopsis describes violence, murder and a deadly competition, which may matter when choosing for younger readers.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking the first instalment of an epic fantasy series with an assassin protagonist and a castle competition.
- Buyers who prefer an adult hardcover edition in English.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the twists, character development, writing style and readability, with some describing the story as absorbing enough to keep them reading late. That enthusiasm may suit readers looking for an engaging start to a longer fantasy series, though the feedback does not establish that every reader will enjoy its style. Aggregate ratings are favourable overall, while the distribution also includes some middle and lower ratings, so reception is not universal.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the story's twists, character development and writing style.
- Positive themes: Feedback describes the book as readable and engaging.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this the first Throne of Glass book?
Yes. The listing describes Throne of Glass as the first book in the series.
### What is the story about?
Assassin Celaena Sardothien enters a deadly competition to win her freedom, but mysterious deaths in the castle turn the contest into a fight for survival.
### Which edition is listed?
The details identify it as an adult hardcover edition in English, with a print length of 432 pages.

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