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Throne of Glass — Content Guide for Parents

By Sarah J. MaasA&C Black2012ISBN 9781408832332419 pages
Throne of Glass

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The book that started the phenomenon. Sarah J. Maas's global #1 bestselling THRONE OF GLASS series has taken the world by storm.Meet Celaena Sardothien.Beautiful. Deadly. Destined for greatness.In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake. She got caught.Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament - fighting the most gifted thieves and assassins in the land. Live or die, Celaena will be free. Win or lose, she is about to discover her true destiny. But will her assassin's heart be melted?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Throne of Glass appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features frequent and graphic violence, including descriptions of gory weapons, hacking, slashing, and treachery. There are also references to mass killings and violent deaths, which are integral to the plot. The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as monsters from the underworld that engage in violent acts, including shredding victims and devouring their brains. This content is likely to be frightening for younger readers.

  • Does Throne of Glass have violence?

    The book features frequent and graphic violence, including descriptions of gory weapons, hacking, slashing, and treachery. There are also references to mass killings and violent deaths, which are integral to the plot.

  • Does Throne of Glass have scary content?

    The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as monsters from the underworld that engage in violent acts, including shredding victims and devouring their brains. This content is likely to be frightening for younger readers.

  • Does Throne of Glass have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While some reviews mention ethical dilemmas and moral questions, these do not pertain to specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Throne of Glass have racial/cultural content?

    The series has been critiqued for its treatment of race, particularly regarding the representation of characters of color. Some discussions highlight the problematic nature of character deaths that serve to motivate main characters, raising concerns about racial representation.

  • Does Throne of Glass have profanity?

    The book includes mild profanity used infrequently, with some sources noting the presence of crude language and swear words throughout the narrative.

  • Does Throne of Glass have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results primarily discuss the book's collectible nature and do not indicate any environmental or climate-related content.

  • Does Throne of Glass have sexual identity?

    The series contains sexual content, including sexual tension and some explicit scenes. However, the level of explicitness varies, and while some scenes are noted as controversial, they are not the primary focus of the narrative.

  • Does Throne of Glass have gender roles?

    The book features strong female characters who navigate a world filled with conflict and ethical dilemmas. It challenges traditional gender roles by portraying women as complex characters who are both nurturing and capable of violence, though some critiques suggest that the portrayal may not fully escape traditional stereotypes.

  • Does Throne of Glass have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book series contains LGBTQ+ representation, including characters who are bisexual and lesbian. However, this representation is often described as minimal or not deeply explored within the narrative, with some characters being mentioned in passing rather than being central to the plot.