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Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas · 2012

Throne of Glass · Book 1

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing and tension; intimacy fades to black — YA roots

Tropes

Rivals to Lovers Tournament / Trials Political Intrigue Secret Identity / Hidden Power Revenge Arc Chosen One Morally Grey Love Interest Cliffhanger Ending

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence Death of a Parent Slavery / Forced Servitude Sexual Assault Referenced

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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