Crown of Midnight, by Sarah J Maas

 Crown of Midnight is the second novel in the Throne of Glass series, by Sarah J Maas which follows Celaena Sardothien’s adventures after the King’s Champion competition is over. As she continues to live in the glass castle, she begins discovered many dark truths about how the King of Adarlan, the tyrant who has conquered almost the entire continent of Erilea and wiped out all traces of magic, managed to fulfill his evil agenda and what his plans for the future might be.

Crown of Midnight expands on the knowledge readers have gained in the first Throne of Glass novel, understanding more of the world and the powers that govern it. We learn more about the mysterious disappearance of magic 10 years prior, and about what terrible power the King of Adarlan may actually be harvesting in order to carry through his conquests. Though this book is still not one of the most exciting in the series, it does carry through to an ending which paves a path for new characters, setting, and experiences. The novel ends on a cliffhanger and with one of the main characters, Chaol Westfall, realizing an unexpected but exciting truth. I would recommend this book to readers who love adventure, independent women, battles, and magic.

Reviewed by Kristina K., Grade 11

Glendale Central Library