Book Review: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Title: Throne of Glass Series: Throne of Glass #1 Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: 2012 by Bloomsbury Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.  Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said? What can I say about this series that wasn't said in my review of The Assassin's Blade yesterday? Surprisingly a lot. Throne of Glass is the kind of thrilling and complex fantasy that are my favorites to read. It has likable and interesting characters, a unique and complex world, and a thrilling and mysterious plot.

In The Assassin's Blade I fell in love with Celaena. I found her to be a complex and likable character that is a giant ball of contradictions. She is a deadly assassin with a heart of gold, a prickly anti-social sassmouth who puts others before herself. She is equally comfortable in a ballgown and armor (well not really but you get the idea). In Throne of Glass she was no different, in fact she may have been more of a contradiction. She was equal parts determined and emboldened to fight for her freedom as she was giddy and excited about it's prospect. She almost had a childlike glee at times. One of the characters marveled that she wasn't hardened by her time in Endovier and I'm glad to say I agree. I love that Celaena isn't just a kickass warrior woman (even though she totally is). She's well-rounded and complex and I am totally Team Celaena!

But that is just the start of the interesting and complex characters. First the ladies... I quickly became a fan of Nehemia, the Princess of Ellwye. She, like Celaena, is more than meets the eye. She is a courtier sent to learn the customs of Adarlan but she is also full of secrets. If you are a Game of Thrones (ASOIAF) fan then think of Nehemia as the female Red Viper. She's fantastic! I loved how her and Celaena interacted and how their relationship developed. And now onto the guys. There are two equally swoonworthy men in this book and Sarah J. Maas could write a masterclass on how to make love triangles believable because seriously, I can't make up my mind. I have my leanings but I will never reveal them. Celaena has great banter with both of them. There is Chaol, the Captain of the Guard and Celaena's tutor. He and Celaena really seem to be so similar and he too is a warrior with a heart of gold. Then there is Dorian, the Prince of Adarlan. Dorian is like the stereotypical image of Prince Charming but it works oh so well. He has the same giddy effervescence as Celaena and with him, it was contagious. And then there is the bad guys. A host of creepy and malicious fighters Celaena is competing against, and the nefarious members of the court including the king! Every character in this book was well-rounded and interesting making to easy to be invested in their story.

The interesting thing about Throne of Glass is how the world of the series took a very different turn. For me The Assassin's Blade was a character-driven story, it was the Celaena Sardothian origin story. Throne of Glass is the Throne of Glass series' origin story. I know that sounds obvious to say but reading the novellas first you notice a real shift in tone. This book set the stage to where the series will develop. It introduced our suspected villain, or hero, and our mentor. This book fit more of the fantasy tropes then the novellas. It also had more magic, which caught me a little off guard (in a good way). The magic in this world was really creative. I'm still not entirely sure what is happening but that is part of what makes the magic of this world so good.

But another great thing about this book was the plot. I have already said that it fits into some fantasy tropes. It had definite "sword and sorcery" vibes. The magic combined with action and adventure was a perfect escape into a compelling and fantastical world. But it also had a dose of political intrigue. The odious king who is oppressing and conquering nations, including that of our heroine's homeland and a secret network of rebels that we only just begin to lean about. There was even a splash of mystery thrown in. One mystery was specific to this book, which wasn't very complex but was still enjoyable. But more than one mystery and twist is just in the forming stages. I have so many theories but I am incredibly excited to see how everything develops.

My one criticism is the pacing. While it did follow the standard pattern of rising action leading up to a climax followed by some falling action, there were still some issues for me. Especially towards the beginning things felt a little slow and stagnant. It just took a little while for things to get interesting. Then things would get interesting and exciting would slow down again. There wasn't a steady and consistent rise in action to me. There were just moments of action peppered throughout the book to keep things interesting until the climax. And the narrative style was a little odd at times. It's told in third-person but it bounces between characters so often. It's nice to get varying perspectives but sometimes it's confusing to remember whose head your inside of. Plus it leads to a fair amount of dramatic irony which I don't always love.

I give Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 9.5 out of 10

It was an interesting and compelling first book in a YA Fantasy series I can't wait to see develop. From the compelling and interesting characters, a unique world, and a thrilling plot.

Have you read Throne of Glass? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts and HAPPY READING!

Book Review: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

Title: The Assassin's Blade Series: Throne if Glass #0.5 Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: by Bloomsbury Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom’s most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful and ruthless Assassin’s Guild, Celaena yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer for hire, Sam. When Celaena's scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, she finds herself acting independently of his wishes—and questioning her own allegiance. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies alike, and discovers that she feels far more for Sam than just friendship. But by defying Arobynn’s orders, Celaena risks unimaginable punishment, and with Sam by her side, he is in danger, too. They will have to risk it all if they hope to escape Arobynn’s clutches—and if they fail, they’ll lose not just a chance at freedom, but their lives . . .  A prequel to Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas offers readers a deeper look into the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling—and deadly—world.

I was told this is the best place to start the series and having now read Throne of Glass I understand why. This is the Celaena Sardothian origin story. This is the explanation of how she got to be who she is and where she is mentally and physically as of Throne of Glass. It reads very different to Throne of Glass. This is not a plot driven story. It is a character-driven one. Now don't get me wrong, there are of course some exciting plot threads and plenty of adventure. I mean we are following an assassin on her missions, there are bound to be some action-packed fight scenes. But that's not what this book is about. This book is about how Celaena came to be the person we know her as today. Throughout this book we really get to spend time in her head. Understanding her strengths, her weaknesses, and her motivations. This is how Celaena Sardothian became the person we know and love.

And love Celaena I do! I'm not sure how I would feel about her had I started with Throne of Glass. She is very different in that book than she is in this one. This is the book where you get to experience her Hero's Journey and watch her character arc progression. She's not your average badass female heroine. Well she is, and she isn't. Yes she is an incredibly skilled fighter but not quite a hardened warrior. Celaena is an assassin with a heart of gold. She often kills with precision and without question but deep down she cares for others. She's vain and cocky but is willing to help those not as adept as her. She's snarky and disgruntled but she's also effervescent and sweet. She is a giant ball of contradictions and that is what is so great about her. She's complex and interesting.

Usually I don't like short stories or novellas. I like the ability to spend an extended period of time with the character and the world. I am never really satisfied with that when it comes to short stories. But what I liked about The Assassin's Blade was that while each book had a distinct plot and ending, each one built on the previous one to read as a cohesive larger story. Even if you don't like novellas or short stories this book, the bind up, is worth a read.

In each of the novellas we get to go on missions with Celaena. The Assassin and the Pirate Lord was really just an introduction. We meet Celaena and Sam, we see how they are tough as nails with a heart of gold. The Assassin and the Healer is the shortest and probably the most character driven of the five, it communicates the killing machine with a heart of gold contradiction that I love about Celaena. The Assassin and the Desert was my favorite. There were some fantastic fight scenes but it also had great secondary characters. It was the one which most showed Celaena's weaknesses and why she's interacts with others the way she does. The Assassin and the Underworld had the most political intrigue and the most world-building. In this one for the first time you got to stay in Rifthold and see the situation in Adarlan. The Assassin and the Empire had the most feels. This is the one which taught us how Celaena got to be in the Endovier Salt Mines and created some still unresolved questions that I'm hoping get revealed in later books. Each of the novellas were different and distinct. Each was full of action and intrigue and were a great introduction into the world of Throne of Glass. A world I can't wait to further explore.

I give The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas a 9 out of 10

This book is a great introduction to an interesting and compelling world with complex and enjoyable characters and lots of action. If you are like me and one of the last people in the blogosphere who has not yet read this series, start with The Assassin's Blade. If you had read this series and enjoy it, read the novellas. They are essential to understanding Celaena and this world.

Have you read The Assassin's Blade? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Book Review: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Title: Mistborn: The Final Empire Series: Mistborn #1 Author: Brandon Sanderson Published: 2006 by Tor Books (Macmillan) Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: In a world where ash falls from the sky, and mist dominates the night, an evil cloaks the land and stifles all life. The future of the empire rests on the shoulders of a troublemaker and his young apprentice. Together, can they fill the world with color once more? In Brandon Sanderson's intriguing tale of love, loss, despair and hope, a new kind of magic enters the stage - Allomancy, a magic of the metals.

This is one of the most highly recommended books I have ever come across. It is almost impossible ti find a person who has read this book who thinks "meh, it's alright." This book is beloved! So many book blogger friends have recommended this series. Having read my first Brandon Sanderson recently (Steelheart) and being completely blown away by the world, characters, and plot on top of being recommended it so many times I caved and decided to read it and my adult book(s) for High Fantasy month.

This book was not at all a disappointment. I saw almost instantly why everyone loves this series. I am incapable of describing or explaining exactly why this book is so fantastic. I wouldn't be able to do it justice and that's not fair to you or this book. It is without a doubt one of the most creative and enthralling books that I have read.

The world of Mistborn is both frustratingly complicated and entertainingly complex. From the history and mythology to the magical system I spent a lot time being equal parts blown away by how cool and badass Allomancy is and confused by how complex it was. What I really liked about Allomancy is that usually in Fantasy novels the magical system is either something internal like being able to do spells or something external like being able to control the elements but with Allomancy it was both. To do Allomancy not only do have to have the innate or inherited ability but you also had to have the physical metals to burn. It combined both an internal and external ability. I'm always searching for a unique magical system and I have found it here in Mistborn.

But I have also found some amazing characters. I was instantly attached to Vin and her strength but also her vulnerability. Throughout the novel she developed into an amazing and truly kickass female character. I also fell instantly in love with Elend Venture. He was wry, anti-social, and snarky but with a heart of gold. Vin said it best when she described him as "a bit annoying in a pleasant sort of way." Seriously this ship! It it my new favorite OTP (fingers crossed). I love the banter between the two of them and how they seem like total opposites but they work so well together. But I would be completely remiss in this review if I didn't mention Kelsier. Not only was he this badass Allomancer who continued to impress me with his ability to fight but his determination and strong leadership were easy to root for. And those three are just the tip of the iceberg. The book is full of interesting and complex characters that were so entertaining to read about and you grew so attached to in such a short spa of time. That is the brilliance of Brandon Sanderson and his characters.

Finally the plot of this book is exactly what I adore in High Fantasy. As a fan of the genre I can usually categorize or even pigeonhole books into one subgenre but the best kinds of books defy all of that. Mistborn is one of those books. Of course it had thrilling action scenes with allomantic battles that had me enthralled and entertained with so much magic and amazing fantastical elements (see section on Allomancy). But it was also full of mystery. There were mind-blowing twists that caught me completely off guard and even some revelations that I was able to solve around the same time as the characters, which are both my favorite type of mysteries and revelations in the books I read. And it had political intrigue with characters who were plotting and scheming for themselves and the betterment of others. And don't get me started on the heart-wrenching feels. Everything throughout the book built to something truly amazing. Every time I thought it couldn't get any crazier, I was proven wrong. Mistborn kept me entertained and surprised to the very last page.

I give Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson a 10 out of 10

Mistborn is a must read for Fantasy fans! It is A Song of Ice and Fire with less death and debauchery. It is unique and entertaining with a magical system unlike anything else, fantastic characters you can't help but love, and an amazing plot full of action, mystery, and political intrigue. I have fallen for the series and I am officially declaring my allegiance to the Sanderson Army!

Have you read Mistborn? What did you think? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Feature and Follow Friday #40

A weekly meme hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkee's View

How it Works: 

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee's View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it'll allow us to show off more new blogs!

How does this work? First you visit the blogs of our illustrious hosts and leave your name on the post using using the linky tools, then you create a post on your own blog that links back to this post (easiest way is to just grab the code under the #FF picture and put it in your post) and then you visit as many blogs as you can and tell them "hi" in their comments (on the post that has the #FF image). You follow them, they follow you. Win. Win. Just make sure to follow back if someone follows you!

What sets this Hop apart from others, is our Feature. Each week we will showcase a Featured Blogger, from all different genres and areas. Find out below. Just remember it is required, if you participate, to follow our Features and you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee & Alison Can Read) as a courtesy. How do you follow someone? Well, if you have a preference, state it in your #FF post. A lot of blogs are transitioning to Wordpress in which they do not have the luxury of GFC, so an RSS subscription is appreciated or if you choose an email subscription. If you don't have GFC please state in your post how you would like to be followed.

This Week's Question: 

Are you also a writer and what genre or did you ever consider writing?

This Week's Answer: 

So I wouldn't call myself a writer by any stretch of the work. I have very little interest in being published or having anyone read anything I write but I do enjoy the actual practice of creating stories. I do consider myself a creative thinker and have had so many ideas for books circulating in my head. Last year I took part in NaNoWriMo for the first time and I really enjoyed it. It was nice to put one of those ideas that was just an idea into reality. And while I didn't actually finish the book, I did write the 50,000 words. The book was sort of a Cozy Mystery. I'm considering doing NaNo again this year and either finishing this book or do a different one. I've had an idea for an NA Contemp running through my head a lot lately so maybe I'll get it out of my brain by working on it.

How about you? Are you a writer or do you want to be? Leave me a comment with your thoughts.

 And remember this is a blog hop so take a look around and if you like what you see give me a follow and leave me a comment so I can follow back. I am indifferent to the manner in which you follow so pick your poison: GFC, Bloglovin, and/or Twitter. I'm also on YouTube now so you can check me out HERE and subscribe! I've been posting videos every Friday!

Thanks for dropping by, Happy FF and HAPPY READING!

ARC Review: Jackaby by William Ritter

Title: Jackaby Author: William Ritter Published: September 16, 2014 by Algonquin Amazon Goodreads Synopsis: “Miss Rook, I am not an occultist,” Jackaby said. “I have a gift that allows me to see truth where others see the illusion--and there are many illusions. All the world’s a stage, as they say, and I seem to have the only seat in the house with a view behind the curtain.”  Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job,Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s assistant. On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: A serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it’s an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain it’s a nonhuman creature, whose existence the police--with the exception of a handsome young detective named Charlie Cane--deny. Doctor Who meets Sherlock in a debut novel, the first in a series, brimming with cheeky humor and a dose of the macabre.

This book is Historical Fantasy about a supernatural detective and has been pitched as Sherlock meets Doctor Who. Naturally, I'm interested. I was hooked on Jackaby from the very start. But before the review, first I have a confession. I have only seen a few episodes of either show this book is compared to (runs and hides from the rioters). Are they gone? Good. Let me explain myself. Doctor Who freaks me out a little bit, I have this irrational fear of aliens. I tried, twice, to get into it but I just can't. Sherlock definitely interests me more, I mean Benedict Cumberbatch, but I just haven't had the time or energy to marathon it all, but I will. That being said, I can't say with any certainty how similar the book is to either of these things and for me I think that was a good thing, because for me it was unlike any book I have read. Jackaby is was quirky, engaging, full of fantastic characters and a thrilling plot.

 Perhaps my favorite thing about this book was the world. What William Ritter did so well is combine elements of Fantasy and mythology with elements of hard-boiled crime novels. It was like all that Scooby Doo I watched as a child. Meddling kids searching for clues to track down a ghost/supernatural being who is wreaking havoc. But unlike Scooby Doo it wasn't just some disgruntled old man behind the mask. There were so many classic elements to the supernatural in the world of New Shoreham that made things both lighthearted and complex. Whether it was a man who would rather be a duck, a ghost for a roommate, or a banshee things were not at all what they seemed. Every time we met or learned more about a certain supernatural being it was like diving into Harry Potter's Care of Magical Creatures textbook. But nothing felt outrageous and out of place, it served to make things mysterious and unique.

It wasn't just the world that made things lighthearted and unique. The characters too were a perfect blend of quirky and likable. The titular character, R.F. Jackaby was like so many detectives that came before him. He is clearly a little too smart for his own good, resourceful, and able to see what others cannot making him perfect for solving these crimes. But he is also haughty, wry and says exactly what he thinks. Abigail, our narrator, is his perfect foil. While also being smart and saying exactly what she thinks, Abigail is the realist and even pessimist in the partnership. She's prickly and untrusting and keeps Jackaby grounded. They had a fantastic dynamic and I loved the banter between them. The book was also full of interesting and complex secondary characters that rounded out the cast of characters making the book so engaging and unique.

All of this combined with a tongue and cheek writing style and a thrilling plot made the book a quick and fun read. After a few books that took me far longer than I expected to read I just devoured Jackaby. I read a lot of mysteries, a lot of books where I can solve the twist pretty early on. Jackaby was no exception. However it didn't prevent me from enjoying the book at all. The mystery was solvable and had me invested in reading it to the conclusion. For a debut the book was expertly paced and plotted and really built to that thrilling conclusion and even threw some surprising at me along the way. Not to mention that the book was full of action and adventure that kept me turning the pages and waiting to see what would happen next.

And I really hope that there will be a next! I can't accurately express how much I adored this book. It was the perfect book to read after a bunch of slow and sad books. I fell for Jackaby in this book and I'm really hoping that there will be more books to fall even further in love.

I give Jackaby by WIlliam Ritter  10 out 10 stars

It was a thrilling and creative book with a tongue and cheek writing style, fun and quirky characters, and an exciting plot with a solvable mystery. I loved it from beginning to end and it is one of my favorite books of the year so far. All of the stars to Jackaby!

If you are a fan of mysteries or SciFi/Fantasy novels with quirky characters and thrilling plots then check this book out. If you are looking for something lighthearted and unique then check this book out. If you are a fan of Doctor Who and/or Sherlock then check this book out (and tell me if I should watch them because I loved this book).

August Wrap Up and September TBR

August was another great reading month for me. I read a total of nine (and a half) books. My theme was Historical Fiction and most of the books I read and reviewed fit the theme. I also took part in ARC August hosted by the ladies at Read.Sleep.Repeat and met my goal by reading five ARC, here are all the books.

Read in August - Theme: Historical Fiction

1.) Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little 
Rating: 8 out of 10 Full Review

2.) Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard Rating: 8 out of 10 Full Review

3.) Grace and the Guiltless by Erin Johnson 
Rating: 6 out of 10 Full Review

4.) A Darkness Strange and Lovely by Susan Dennard Rating: 9 out of 10 Full Review

5.) Neverhome by Laird Hunt 
Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Full Review

6.) Nest by Esther Ehrlich 
Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Full Review

7.) Strange and Ever After by Susan Dennard 

Rating: 9 out of 10 Full Review

8.) One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Rating: 8 out of 10 Full Review

9.) Jackaby by William Ritter 

Rating: 10 out of 10 Full Review to Come

10.) Salt and Storm by Kendal Kulper 

Did Not Finish (May finish at the end of this month)

Read in Other Months but Reviewed in August

1.) The Magician's Land by Lev Grossman Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Full Review

2.) Egg and Spoon by Gregory Maguire Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Full Review

For a little bit more information on each of the books check out the full reviews or my BookTube video wrap up that has more information about the books and my thoughts on them HERE

To Be Read in September - Theme: High Fantasy

I did a High Fantasy month in January and read some fantastic books, including the last two A Song of Ice and Fire books and the first two Grisha trilogy books. And while this is one of my favorite genres, it sometimes turns my brain to mush. Too much time in crazy made up worlds that all blend into one another. I may have to toss in an unrelated Contemporary or something else to switch things up.

The Young Adult Series - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

The Assassin's Blade, Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire

How it Fits the Theme: This is a fantasy series set in the fictional land of Erilea about the country's greatest assassin, an eighteen year old girl. Everyone in the blogoshpere raves about this series and I cannot wait to read it. Heir of Fire just came out so I'm excited to read a big chunk of the series.

The Adult Series - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn: The Final Empire, The Well of Ascension, The Hero of Ages

How it Fits the Theme: This is a series that takes place in a world called The Final Empire where people have the ability to "burn" metals to give them magical powers. It is another series that I have heard nothing but rave reviews about and cannot wait to read. I'm about two thirds of the way in to the first book and it is UN-FREAKING-BELIEVABLE!

The ARCs

Winterspell by Claire Legrard
How it Fits the Theme: This book is a reimagining of The Nutcracker and takes place mostly in a world called Cane. But seriously this book sounds amazing! It's my first ARC from Edelweiss and I'm really excited to read it!

Exquisite Captive by Hether Demetrios
How it Fits the Theme: This is a world within a world story about the slave trade between Earth and Arjinna. It is about jinni and it sounds really interesting. I've heard some mixed reviews but is supposed to be quite brutal and I'm kind of intrigued by the magical system.

Talon by Julie Kagawa
How it Fits the Theme: This may be Low Fantasy, I'm not sure it takes place in a different world or within our world. I do know one thing for sure, it is about dragons that walk among us in human form, and really that's all I need to know!

What did you read in August? What are you reading in September? Have you read any of these books? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!

Top Ten Tuesday: Characters at my Lunch Table

A weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

1.) Cath Avery in Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (probably Levi too)
Cath would be at my lunch table because Cath is me. Or at least the closest to me I have ever found in a fictional character. Introverted and anti-social with her nose in a book head over heels in love with a fantasy series that has helped her through the hard times, just like me and my friends.

2.) Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter Series (probably Harry and Ron too)
Many of my friends (but mostly me) were similar to Hermione. Bossy know-it-alls who always wanted to answer all the questions in class. But similar to the Golden Trio my friends from high school and I were a small and tight knit group of friends.

3.) Dee Montgomery in Open Road Summer (probably Reagan too)
Many of my friends from high school were like Dee. Preppy style, demure and sophisticated, and with a musical ability. Reagan probably would have been there as well making snarky comments with me and the others.

4&5.) Jennifer and Beth in Attachments
When I was reading Attachments I couldn't help but laugh at the humor and honesty that Jennifer and Beth spoke to each other. They reminded me so much of me and my best friend. I wanted nothing more than to have brunch with them so obviously I would love to have them at my lunch talking about pop culture and passing sarcastic judgement on others.

6-10.) Tibby, Lena, Bridget, and Carmen from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
My friends and I in high school (well probably college) loved this series with four rather unlikely best friends who reminded us so much of ourselves. We had an artist, and athlete, an intelligent one with a flair for the dramatic, and a sarcastic one who wanted to be a rebel but had a heart of gold instead.

11.) Celaena Sardothien in the Throne of Glass series
So I just finished The Assassin's Blade and am completely in love with Celaena Sardothien and her wry wit and biting comments about everyone and everything. Plus her love of books, clothes, and kicking ass would have her fit in completely in at my lunch table.

How about you? Which fictional characters would be sharing your lunch table this back to school season? Leave me a comment with your thoughts. Thanks for stopping by and HAPPY READING!