Categories | Fantasy |
Author | Sarah J. Maas |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing (February 14, 2023) |
Language | English |
Paperback | 992 pages |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Dimensions |
6.55 x 2.8 x 9.55 inches |
I. Book introduction
“Kingdom of Ash” is the grand finale to “Throne of Glass,” a book by Sarah J. Maas that chronicles Celaena Sardothien, better known as Aelin Galathynius, and her quest against evil powers to save her realm. In this epilogue, Aelin has to rally supporters and take on her biggest adversaries in a last-ditch effort to free Erilea from the grip of evil
Together they will rise. Or together they will fall.
The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.
Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people-but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day.
With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation.
Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world.
Editorial Reviews
- “Action-packed . . . What a ride!” ―Booklist on The Assassin’s Blade
- “A thrilling read.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Throne of Glass
- “An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight
- “Celaena is as much an epic hero as Frodo or Jon Snow!” ―New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Heir of Fire
- “Packed . . . with brooding glances, simmering sexual tension, twisty plot turns, lush world building, and snarky banter.” ―Booklist on Queen of Shadows
- “Tightly plotted, delightful escapism.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Empire of Storms
- “Turns a corner from sprawling epic to thrilling psychological fantasy.” ―HuffPost on Tower of Dawn
- “A worthy finale to one of the best fantasy book series of the past decade.” ―Time on Kingdom of Ash
About the Author (Sarah J. Maas)
Sarah Janet Maas, known as Sarah J. Maas (born March 5, 1986) is an American fantasy author known for her fantasy series Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. As of 2024, she has sold nearly 40 million copies of her books and her work has been translated into 38 languages.
Sarah Janet Maas began writing what would become her debut novel, Throne of Glass, at age sixteen. After writing several chapters of the novel, then titled Queen of Glass, Maas posted them on FictionPress.com, where it became one of the most popular stories on the site. It was later removed from the site when Maas decided to publish the novel. The story line of the series is based on the story of Cinderella, with the premise of “What if Cinderella was not a servant, but an assassin? And what if she didn’t attend the ball to meet the prince, but to kill him, instead?” In 2008, Maas started sending the story to agents before signing with Tamar Rydzinski of The Laura Dial Literary Agency in 2009. Throne of Glass was purchased in March 2010 by Bloomsbury, who later purchased two additional books in the series. The series is available in 15 countries and 35 languages. While four prequel novellas set two years before the first novel were also published, these were later condensed into one book, The Assassin’s Blade plus an original novella. The second book of the series, Crown of Midnight was a New York Times young adult best-seller. The final book in the series, Kingdom of Ash, was released on October 23, 2018; the finished series comprised seven books plus the novella collection.
A Court of Thorns and Roses, Maas’ second fantasy series, is a loose retelling of the traditional Beauty and the Beast. The first book of the trilogy was written in 2009, but was not published until 2015. Due to the success and popularity of the original series, it was extended and a spin-off series was announced which would feature stories of other popular characters. The fifth book in the series and the first of the spin-offs, A Court of Silver Flames, was published on February 16, 2021.
On May 16, 2018, Maas announced her first adult fantasy series, Crescent City. The first book, titled House of Earth and Blood, was released by Bloomsbury on March 3, 2020. It was ranked one of the top twenty Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 2020 on Kobo. The sequel, House of Sky and Breath, was released on February 15, 2022 and won the Best Fantasy award for Goodreads Choice Awards in 2022. The third installation of the series, House of Flame and Shadow, was released on January 30th 2024.
The A Court of Thorns and Roses series was announced to be adapted into a television series for Hulu in 2021. In an interview with The New York Times, Maas confirmed that she was developing the project with the writers and the showrunner as executive producer.
In May 2023, The Verge reported that the cover of the UK edition of House of Earth and Blood uses an AI-generated image.
The banning of many is her books in Utah public schools has led to a surge in their popularity.
II. Reviewer: Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
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1. WARDA reviews for Kingdom of Ash
Rereading this was both an immense joy and a mistake. Everything hurts but I’m so happy right now.
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I mean, I’d be happy to swear a blood-oath to Sarah J Maas.
So many thoughts were running through my mind whilst I was reading this, but now that I have reached the ending of this book, I’m just a mess of tears and emotions and I don’t know how to express how much it all means to me.
I think I can safely say that this is my favourite book of all time. It was transcending.
Sarah J Maas is a Dreamer, and I don’t think any book has fulfilled my dreamer’s heart as much as this book. It satisfied me to no end.
All my hopes and dreams were placed in these characters and their world and for the cause they fought for. It hit me deep and it has carved itself into me and gratitude alone does not cover the feeling I have in my heart right now.
You write and read stories and dream up better worlds, so you can find some hope in time’s of bleakness, to get by, to will yourself to live another day, and look towards a future that is better than what you’ve experienced and are living. Hope emanated throughout my course of reading these books and what I was left with.
All of their lives intertwined so beautifully, kindness being repaid with infinite kindness and I was being taught over and over again that goodness outshines and outlives everything.
And then the acknowledgements happened… I’m just done with my emotions getting trampled all over.
I such an awesome time reading this with Azrah! The support was needed. 😆😘
I’m going to go onto my mourning phase now, which’ll last for… let’s not even go there.
2. ANDREEA POP reviews for Kingdom of Ash
Perfection. I am in awe and weeping, my remnants of a heart full.
I was scared that this last book, through whatever course it took, might diminish my love for the whole series — but gods, was I wrong. It was a thing of beauty, satisfying and heartbreaking in all the right ways. Bittersweet.
I cried and sobbed, I gasped, I screamed, I smiled, I felt my heart beating out of my chest, I shivered, I swooned. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to write a proper review, but I still feel the need to highlight some elements that marked me (slightly spoilerish gibberish ahead).
Fenrys & Aelin’s silent language. Aelin not knowing what’s real and what’s not. Aedion hurting and being an ass because of it. Lysandra battling without stopping. Elide sprinting towards death for love. Ansel’s soldiers. Aelin’s scars. Rowan’s vision. Dorian’s lack of self-worth and perpetual need to sacrifice. Aelin crying when seeing her second love walk. Aelin realising little gifts pay off greatly. Aelin grinning and swaggering. Chaol running towards his King. Dorian thinking about Sorscha. Manon and the three Matrons. A Queen of Witches with a crown of stars. Aedion thinking about dying like his childhood heroes. Abraxos. The Little Folk. Petrah Blueblood. Gavin. Kaltain. Manon stopping herself from thinking about Dorian. The Thirteen, the Thirteen, the Thirteen. A tribute to the fallen. Dorian adoring his best friend’s wife. Dorian as an uncle. The gods. Nameless is my price. Elena’s soul. Mala’s gift. The fall through worlds and the help received along the journey. A lion and his cub, together. Yrene Towers being amazing every step of the way. A queen defending the walls. Evangeline melting an old man’s heart. Cousins finding one another, two faces of the same coin. A letter from a mother. The original trio and their incredible love for one another. A broken curse. Brothers by choice. Saying hello from time to time. A prince becoming a lord. A warrior becoming a lord. A field of blooming flowers. Looking forward to tomorrow. A better world.
No, I’m not crying, you’re crying. All these things above broke me in different ways, ripped me apart, some mending my heart back together. I am so in love with this story, so grateful for this fictional world and these characters, that I cannot quite believe it is over. It should be illegal to attach so deeply to imaginary beings, because it goddamn hurts when reality seeps in and they’re no longer around you. My favorite series, without a doubt, one that I’ll cherish forever.
Thank you, Sarah J. Maas, for sharing them with us. It has been a joy.
P.S.: Shoutout to my faves — Dorian and Manon, I love you to the moon and back.
P.P.S: Where the hell is Nox?
3. KHURRAM reviews for Kingdom of Ash
I had impossibly high hopes for this book. I make no secret that this is my favourite book series. Yet somehow, every book just seemed to get better than the last. Could SJM possibly do it again. Yes, she can, and she did. Wow, what an epic finale.
The book is a perfect length, though close to a thousand pages, not a single line is wasted. Every possible loose end is tied up. Every hint or hidden story leads to this masterpiece.
The story is awesome. The character development and use are unreal. Every characters’ moderation and reasoning is spot on. Every character has something to contribute. However, we still know who the hero of the series is.
Action, adventure, suspense, and such intense emotion evoking writing. This could not have been done better. As mad as I was for having to wait an extra couple of years for this book to come out, it was worth the wait. I can not find a single negative thing to say about this book. Except the series is over. Though I think almost any surviving characters are good enough to have their own book (hint/begging).
Aelin/Celaena is my favourite female character of all time. Strong, deadly, intelligent, and most of all, she “will not yield.” I love that quote, and I honestly do not think it can be applied better to any other character.
This is an awesome finale to the most awesome series after reading that all other games of thrones are secondary. “The Queen that was promised” delivers big time.
4. JESSICA reviews for Kingdom of Ash
rereading this series has been one of the better things to happen in 2020, tbh.
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‘once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom very much…’
5 special novellas, 7 powerful books, 10 beloved characters, 572 heavy chapters, and 4856 necessary pages have all lead up to this moment, the conclusion of one incredible story.
aelin ashryver whitethorn galathynius, adarlans assassin, the kings champion, queen of terrasen, the queen who was promised, the queen who walked between worlds, the faeirie queen of the west, fireheart – it has been a pleasure and an honour to read your story. may you forever live in our hearts, always inspiring us. <3
↠ 5 stars
5. TIFFANY TBR reviews for Kingdom of Ash
Don’t sleep on this series!
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas is a breathtaking conclusion to the Throne of Glass series, weaving a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and unyielding hope. This book, which has become my favorite fantasy read, left me in a profound book hangover.The story follows Aelin Galathynius and her friends as they face insurmountable odds to reclaim her throne and save her world. Maas masterfully balances epic battles, intricate political maneuvers, and deeply personal moments, creating a narrative that is both grand in scope and rich in character development.
Aelin’s journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring, showcasing her growth from an assassin to a queen willing to lay down her life for her people. The supporting characters, each with their own arcs, add depth and emotion to the tale. Notable moments include heart-wrenching sacrifices, unexpected alliances, and the power of friendship and love prevailing in the darkest times.
The pacing is relentless, with each chapter propelling the story forward. Maas’s prose is evocative, painting vivid pictures of both the beauty and brutality of the world she has created. The climactic battles are intense, leaving readers on the edge of their seats.Kingdom of Ash is an epic finale that encapsulates the essence of high fantasy, delivering a story that lingers long after the last page is turned.
6. ROBERT DUGONI reviews for Kingdom of Ash
Cristina Dugoni just incredible!
I loved how the stories and the characters were intertwined and how little details came full circle to be integral parts of the story. I loved the strong and fearless women, the fierce Fae warriors as they softened enough to develop meaningful relationships and given time to fall in love and be loved. I loved the stories of friendship, love, loyalty, determination and steadfast faith and hope amongst Arlin and her friends.
7. MELYNDA WANGSNESS reviews for Kingdom of Ash
“To whatever end, Fireheart.”
I wasn’t ready for the end…
The Throne of Glass series will forever have a place in my heart. I’m heartbroken to see it end but so thankful to have enjoyed the ride!
While there were many satisfying parts to this behemoth of an ending, it felt a bit cramped with too many points of view. All of the amazing characters we’ve met along the way have converged into one mess of a finale that felt too crowded. Even so, the book managed to feel a bit slow in places and then rushed ahead too quickly in others.
Even throughout the speed changes, character development was heavy and enjoyable. We got to see many of our favorite characters, and some that are maybe not our favorites…, grow and get the ending they deserved.
<spoiler>It was extremely satisfying to have everyone together at the end. Having lost only one of our court members felt a bit unrealistic, but I’ll be honest that my heart couldn’t have handled more loss.</spoiler>
Maas did an amazing job of threading the theme of “little acts of kindness coming back tenfold in unexpected ways” throughout not only this book, but the series. We see these ties come together to end this series in a meaningful way. A wonderful message and lesson for our characters but also ourselves.
I’m not ready for this journey to be over, but am so thankful for the amazing lines and characters that will live forever in my heart.
“Every step, every path she had taken, had led here.”
8. K L READ reviews for Kingdom of Ash
Bittersweet & Inspiring A MUST Read
This book, this whole series, broke my heart, & put it back together. I’m of the opinion that a gifted writer will cause you to feel things, and gifted Sarah is.
Never have I been so worried for such a wide breath of charters, so invested in their struggles, and overjoyed at their triumph. And what I love so much is that none of these characters is with flaw. Lord, they made me angry sometimes, and yet how greatly I wanted them all to succeed in the end.
The true triumph of Sarah’s writing is that she crafted characters that no matter their gifts, were so deeply human. So layered, so far from perfect, and yet so willing to put it all on the line for what they believed. It shows an unwavering belief in the idea that we can overcome the greatest traumas. That we can overcome our darkest selves, and most selfish choices. That we can grow. That small acts can change an entire world.
This series, this final book especially, is for the girls. The girls who have survived so much, and through their pain carried a fragile yet undying hope for a better world.
9. MIROU reviews for Kingdom of Ash
I tried to write something longer but I believe that only one word is enough so:
– To this series which made me dream and live in a world of magic, friendship, love and sacrifices
– To Dorian, Aelin, Chaol, Manon, Rowan and every single character that made me laugh, cry and fangirl feel with them
– To everything Sarah J. Mass has done for us, no matter how frustrating it turned out to be or how we didn’t agree sometimes with it
THANK YOU to this series which will stay forever in my heart <3
I’m going to miss you guys
10. BROOKE AVERICK reviews for Kingdom of Ash
Wow. NEVER have I cried like this while reading a book. Such a testament to how SJM brings her characters to life and how connected I became to them. This entire series was an amazing tribute to the kinds of love that exist beyond romantic love (but it also gave me exactly what I needed in terms of romance and for that I am thankful.) I am genuinely devastated to be done this series. Though nothing could ever fill the A Court of Thorns and Roses shaped hole in my heart, I now have a Throne of Glass shaped hole to match
III. Kingdom of Ash Quotes by Sarah J. Maas
The best book quotes from Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
“Her mother placed a phantom hand over Aelin’s heart.
‘It is the strength of this that matters. No matter where you are, no matter how far, this will lead you home.”“They’d walked this dark path together back to the light. He would not let the road end here.”
“Nox Owen.” The messenger bowed at the waist. “From Perranth.”
“Once upon a time, in a land long since burned to ash, there lived a young princess who loved her kingdom …”
“You do not yield.”
“There are no gods left to watch, I’m afraid. And there are no gods left to help you now, Aelin Galathynius.’
Aelin smiled, and Goldryn burned brighter. ‘I am a god.”“Live, Manon. Live.”
“To whatever end,” he whispered.
Silver lined her eyes. “To whatever end.”
A reminder—and a vow, more sacred than the wedding oaths they’d sworn on that ship.
To walk this path together, back from the darkness of the iron coffin. To face what waited in Terrasen, ancient promises to the gods be damned.”“Let’s make this a fight worthy of a song.”
“To whatever end?” she breathed. Rowan followed her, as he had his entire life, long before they had ever met, before their souls had sparked into existence. “To whatever end, Fireheart.”
“And far away, across the snow-covered mountains, on a barren plain before the ruins of a once-great city, a flower began to bloom”
“I am here, I am with you.”
“Aelin looked at Chaol and Dorian and sobbed. Opened her arms to them, and wept as they held each other. “I love you both,” she whispered. “And no matter what may happen, no matter how far we may be, that will never change.”
“We are the Thirteen,” she said. “From now until the Darkness claims us.”
“And it was not darkness, but light—light, bright and pure as the sun on snow, that erupted from Asterin.
Light, as Asterin made the Yielding.
As the Thirteen, their broken bodies scattered around the tower in a near-circle, made the Yielding as well.
Light. They all burned with it. Radiated it.
Light that flowed from their souls, their fierce hearts as they gave themselves over to that power. Became incandescent with it.”“Remember that we have something to fight for, and it will always triumph.”
“Death had been her curse and her gift and her friend for these long, long years. She was happy to greet it again under the golden morning sun.”
“Passed over one of those mountains, where a winged male stood beside a heavily pregnant female, gazing at those very stars. Fae.”
“Yet the songs would mention this—that the Lion fell before the western gate of Orynth, defending the city and his son.”
“We came,” Manon said, loud enough that all on the city walls could hear, “to honor a promise made to Aelin Galathynius. To fight for what she promised us.”
Darrow said quietly, “And what was that?”
Manon smiled then. “A better world.”“The male I fell in love with was you. It was you, who knew pain as I did, and who walked me through it, back to the light. Maeve didn’t understand that. That even if she could create this perfect world, it wouldn’t be you with me. And I’d never trade that, trade this. Not for anything.”
“Be the bridge, be the light. When iron melts, when flowers spring from fields of blood—let the land be witness, and return home.”
“Fenrys … You know, I don’t actually know your family name.” Fenrys threw a roguish wink at the queen. “Moonbeam.” “It is not,” Aelin hissed, choking on a laugh. Fenrys laid a hand on his heart. “I am blood-sworn to you. Would I lie?”
“I know you are tired, Fireheart. I know that the burden on your shoulders is more than anyone should endure. But we’ll face this together. Erawan, the Lock, all of it. We’ll face it together… We’ll face it together. And if the cost of it truly is you, then we’ll pay it together. As one soul in two bodies.”
“A princess who was to live for a Thousand years. Longer. That had been her gift. It was now her curse.”
“For across every mountain, spread beneath the green canopy of Oakwald, carpeting the entire Plain of Theralis, the kingsflame was blooming.”
“Fireheart, her mother had called her.
Not for her power. The name had never once been about her power.”“Hers was not a story of darkness. This would not be the story. She would fold it into herself, this place, this fear, but it would not be the whole story. It would not be her story.”
“You are my people. Whether my grandmother decrees it or not, you are my people, and always will be. But I will fly against you, if need be, to ensure that there is a future for those who cannot fight for it themselves. Too long have we preyed on the weak, relished doing so. It is time that we became better than our foremothers.” The words she had given the Thirteen months ago. “There is a better world out there,” she said again. “And I will fight for it.” She turned Abraxos away, toward the plunge behind them. “Will you?”
“One blink for yes. Two for no. Three for Are you all right? Four for I am here, I am with you. Five for This is real, you are awake.”
“Rise,” Darrow said, “Aelin Ashryver Whitethorn Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen.”
“The choice of how our people’s future shall be shaped is yours,” Manon told each of the witches assembled, all the Blackbeaks who might fly off to war and never return. “But I will tell you this.” Her hands shook, and she fisted them on her thighs. “There is a better world out there. And I have seen it.”
“So Aedion leaned in, and kissed Lysandra, kissed the woman who should have been his wife, his mate, one last time. “I love you.” Sorrow filled her beautiful face. “And I you.” She gestured to the western gate, to the soldiers waiting for its final cleaving. “Until the end?” Aedion hefted his shield, flipping the Sword of Orynth in his hand, freeing the stiffness that had seized his fingers. “I will find you again,” he promised her. “In whatever life comes after this.” Lysandra nodded. “In every lifetime.” Together, they turned toward the stairs that would take them down to the gates.”
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