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THRONE OF GLASS BY SARAH J. MAAS

31/10/2016

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or the first time, fans of Sarah J. Maas's sweeping New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass saga can experience the vivid imagery of her expansive world. Celaena battling the ridderak in the catacombs, Chaol in the gardens of the glass castle, Manon riding her wyvern through the Crossing, and many other favorite moments, characters, and objects come to life as readers explore the vibrantly detailed realm of Throne of Glass. Stunning original black-and-white drawings will bring fans deeper into the series than ever before-making this a must-have companion to Sarah J. Maas's beloved books.

 The perfect remedy to a book-hangover from Empire of Storms – Abooktopia
If I wasn’t on board with the trend of adult colouring books, boy am I now. Especially since it has seeped its way into the book fandom community!
 
In all honesty, I had no clue that there was to be an adult colouring book for Throne of Glass, to be released alongside Empire of Storms, until it rocked up in my mailbox as a gift from Bloomsbury, which was a lovely surprise. You could say I flicked through the pages of this colouring book multiple times when I first got it and still continue to do so, every now and again. I adore how there are snippets of the story on the left hand of the pages to explain each scene that is drawn and what is happening in the picture and what part of the book it’s from.
 
Although I love this book, there is one problem… I DON’T KNOW WHAT COLOUR EACH OF THE PICTURES AUGHT TO BE. HELP ME. I NEED TO KNOW. But other than that… This colouring book is perfect and at least the little story snippets to the side do come in handy at times for colour guidance, which is what I, oh so desperately want and need. So in other words, you could say I won’t be colouring in this copy any time soon unless I purchase a second copy and some fancy colouring pencils. Probably watercoloured pencils or textures.
 
For those of you who have not yet finished reading Throne of Glass through to Empire of Storms, I recommend not reading the snippets as they do contain some major spoilers, so just bare that in mind if you are partway through the series.
 
The artwork is gorgeous and I’ve found it to be fairly easy to identify whom each of the characters drawn represent. Oh and did I forget to mention the quality of the pages? The colouring pages are quite thick with a nice smooth texture, easy for colouring in, and the thickness ensures that no colours seep through the back of the page and unto the other side or that rough bumpy indentations appear on the other side from the pressure of the pencils. Which is something I’m really happy about. But there is one thing I have observed, and that is the fact that some of the pictures in it don’t quite seem to fit in the rest as they lack a bit of detail and the drawings seem to be a bit larger in comparison to the rest of the artwork.
***I received a copy of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review***
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Sarah J. Maas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series (Queen of Shadows, Book 4, will be out in September 2015), as well as the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (out 5/5/15).

Sarah lives in Bucks County, PA, and over the years, she has developed an unhealthy appreciation for Disney movies and bad pop music. She adores fairy tales and ballet, drinks too much tea, and watches an ungodly amount of TV. When she's not busy writing, she can be found exploring the historic and beautiful Pennsylvania countryside with her husband and canine companion.



Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas:
BOOK 1: Throne of Glass
BOOK 2: Crown of Midnight
BOOK 3: Heir of Fire
BOOK 4: Queen of Shadows
BOOK 5: Empire of Storms
BOOK 6: Untitled

41 Comments
Cordelia
14/9/2016 01:33:53 pm

I SO NEED THIS FOR MY HANGOVER!! AHJKDHKJSHFLK;

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Abooktopia link
14/9/2016 01:54:09 pm

You definitely have to get it if you haven't already!

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Cordelia
16/9/2016 09:42:28 am

I will have to!

Nolly Kerkswartech
14/9/2016 02:11:37 pm

My copy was dispatched from the book depository yesterday the other day so I have yet to await for my copy to arrive!

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Abooktopia link
14/9/2016 03:11:11 pm

I do hope it arrives soon as it is a gorgeous addition to add to the collection!

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Nolly Kerkswartech
14/9/2016 08:49:44 pm

I really hope so too because I waited wayy too long for its release date already

Nolly Kerkswartech
14/9/2016 08:50:13 pm

....I'm impatient one could say.....

Abooktopia link
15/9/2016 11:14:48 am

I understand how tiresome the wait can be especially if it's something you wish to receive right away from the excitement

Nolly Kerkswartech
15/9/2016 02:56:08 pm

We've all been there with ordering things online especially if it's international

Abooktopia link
16/9/2016 08:36:37 am

That I am guilty of also

Ana
14/9/2016 02:35:29 pm

This is cute :'))

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Abooktopia link
14/9/2016 03:11:43 pm

Which part?

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Ana
15/9/2016 12:21:05 pm

That you wrote a review for it and that the publisher sent you a copy as a complimentary gift alongside Empire of Storms

Abooktopia link
16/9/2016 10:48:01 am

I am thankful for the gift afterall

Ana
19/9/2016 08:12:00 pm

I would be too ☺️

Kenya Rossanass
14/9/2016 02:46:26 pm

Oh how I wish I owned this masterpiece

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Abooktopia link
14/9/2016 03:12:16 pm

You should definitely purchase it from your local book store!

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Valerie Winehouse
15/9/2016 09:48:24 am

Highly recommend getting it for it truly does help with the post-depression

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Abooktopia link
15/9/2016 11:16:39 am

And it is pleasant to have on the shelf and pleasing to the eye to look at

Valerie Winehouse
15/9/2016 12:53:57 pm

Oh that is is indeed. It aught be arriving in a day or two

Kira Gatlin
14/9/2016 05:21:14 pm

Ive started coloring in the picture of the cover seems it only seems fitting and buoy is it a joy to!

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Abooktopia link
15/9/2016 11:17:19 am

It's always the first one to be coloured in for you know what most of hte colours are meant to be.

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Kira Gatlin
15/9/2016 02:28:30 pm

I wish the images were also released already coloured in online so I can copy the colours

Abooktopia link
16/9/2016 01:51:10 pm

If they ever did, my colouring book would be complete.

Kira Gatlin
17/9/2016 07:20:19 pm

I'd colour it in an insant tbh

Ana
19/9/2016 08:12:33 pm

Same here

Kelly S
14/9/2016 05:50:10 pm

Can you post some pictures of inside the book on your Instagram account!

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Abooktopia link
15/9/2016 11:17:55 am

I most definately can! I'll be sure to take some when I lodge in another photography session

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Kelly S
16/9/2016 08:29:09 am

YAY!! I CAN"T WAIT!!!

Amyn
14/9/2016 06:00:12 pm

OMG YES!! SOMEONE GETS ME! I CANT JUST COLOR IT IN. I NEED TO KNOW THE EXACT COLORS AND COPY OFF SOMETHING FOR GUIDANCE

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Abooktopia link
15/9/2016 11:19:11 am

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!

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Amyn
15/9/2016 03:08:42 pm

THAT WE ARE BABE

Melissa Sanders
14/9/2016 07:35:01 pm

I am honestly in love with the artwork 😍

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Alice Courtistch
14/9/2016 08:12:46 pm

What you got this as a gift from the publisher???!! 😱😱

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Abooktopia link
15/9/2016 11:19:55 am

Yes I did. It was honestly a bit of a surprise and unexpected.

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Alice Courtistch
17/9/2016 12:58:09 am

That is so sweet of them but how do you get them to just send you stuff? Like is it for free or.....

Abooktopia link
19/9/2016 08:14:34 pm

They supply a copy for free in return for an honest and unbiased review to go up on my blog and to post a few pictures here and there on my blog to help get the authors some awareness for their books which is one of my favourite parts about being a blogger.

Elysa
15/9/2016 02:20:11 pm

I feel the same way. This book is too beautiful for me to ruin.

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Abooktopia link
16/9/2016 01:52:12 pm

The urge to colour it in is strong, but the urge not to 'destroy' it is stronger.

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Darien
17/9/2016 12:56:54 am

Sweet review for it!

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Abooktopia link
19/9/2016 08:12:57 pm

Why thank you!

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