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Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons to Await the Release of Queen of Shadows

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A weekly feature by The Broke and the Bookish

I considered doing a list of ten books, then imagined limiting myself but going over the limit anyway and then crying about all the awesome that’s not out in the world yet. So I thought fuck it, it’s better to cry over one title than ten twenty plus most anticipated ones.

Warning that this post is VERY spoiler-y for those of you who haven’t read Throne of Glass series!

BRB drowning in ferocity
First off, THAT cover. It was probably my most awaited sequel cover reveal of 2015 (right after The Raven King which is now my most awaited sequel cover reveal of 2016 sobs). I’m all for the UK covers because they’re white and Celaena looks so much more badass on them. However, I’m still slightly bothered that they reused the background of Heir of Fire cover because come on. Overall, I love the cover because it’s just so fierce and that tagline is all kinds of awesome. And oh, I’m very much looking forward to the back cover because it apparently has a ‘big dress’ and is a favorite of Sarah J. Maas.

 

The ‘fire-breathing bitch queen.’ (Source)

Aelin Ashryver Galathynius, all. Yes, the name change is going to be very emotional. Despite Celaena Sardothien being the infamous Assassin of Adarlan, I know Aelin is going to be so much more.

 

Hi, my badassest queen. (Source)
As much as I love Celaena being a badass and knifing people while her blonde hair billows behind her, I love the notion of her having short hair and kicking ass like it’s nobody’s business. Also, in the first chapter of Queen of Shadows, her hair is auburn in an attempt to disguise herself which just makes me want to die.

 

Aedion af (Source)

So from the way of Heir of Fire ended, we all know that it’s going to be up to Aelin to rescue Aedion and ohmygod, that reunion is going to kill me. Bye already, world.

 

Chaol sigh. (Source)
The ship name changed! Eeep. Yes, I’m very much a Chaelin shipper. In all seriousness, I do think Celaena and world domination is a legit ship, but I also very much care about Chaelin as they just fuck me up pretty bad. I cannot wait to see what’s going to happen between them.

 

Rowan Fucking Whitethorn (Source)
Rowan is back in Wendlyn but he’s going to have his own POV which is going to be asdfghjkl. I think they’re soul mates and I consider them the best of friends because I need more kickass male-female friendships.

 

The one Prince who failed to impress me with his princeliness (Source)
I haven’t been a fan of Dorian because he’s been too princely for my liking but hot damn, Heir of Fire was a Dorian Havilliard gamechanger. There were tears. Also, the first fucking chapter of Queen of Shadows broke me.

 

What a bitch. (Source)

Arobynn is going to play significant part in Aelin’s life what with the vengeance and all. I need this book in my life because I want to see Aelin take him down. It might not happen in Queen of Shadows but I know they’ll meet.

 

And that’s how you witch. (Source)
So it’s been a hundred percent confirmed that Aelin and Manon are going to meet and possibly have a few scenes together and I’ll just lie down on the floor here.

 

IloveitIloveitIloveit.

Quotes likes these give me life.

 

P.S. All of these character images are from Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass pinterest board. So how did I do?

What titles are on your most anticipated list?

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  1. LOVE THIS. Such a fun idea, I'm soooooo excited for Queen of Shadows!!! And I've lost hours of my life on Sarah's pinterest boards. I love all the images and trying to find clues (like new character names!). So this is top of my list of course, but also Court of Fives, Black Widow, First & Then, Manners & Mutiny, The Lake House, A Whole New World, and tons more.

    (I WANT THE RAVEN KING COVER ALREADY.)

  2. I FEEL LIKE THE WHOLE OF THIS COMMENT IS GOING TO BE ALL CAPS BECAUSE I. CAN'T. FUCKING. WAIT. FOR. THIS. DAMN. BOOK. AND CHAELIN WILL BE THE DEATH OF ME. I SWEAR IT.

  3. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! I KNOW I'M GOING TO DIE W/ THIS FIRST CHAPTER BC DORIAN IS WHO I ADORE JUST BECAUSE, AND I'M SO NERVOUS!! I BROKE DOWN AND SCREAMED AT HOF! So basically I know I'll hate life…please hold me when I finally read 🙁 🙁

    But I love this TTT list lol!!! Definitely cannot wait to fangril for this book–September please come soon!

  6. NO WORDS. I WANT THIS BOOK RIGHT FUCKING NOW. HOW DO I WAIT MONTHS FOR THE BOOK THAT WILL END MY LIFE??? HOW HOW HOW

  8. Damn, I still need to read Crown of Midnight and Heir of Fire! But gah, already so excited for QoS!!!

  9. ROWAN FUCKING WHITETHORN WAS THE EXACT THING GOING THROUGH MY HEAD WHEN I SAW THAT PIC BEFORE YOUR CAPTION. Rowan fucking Whitethorn indeed.

    You’re making it very difficult to not read those chapters Sana. I’ve resisted so far – I refuse to murder myself before it’s 9/1 and I can have the whole book in my hands!

    But… Arobynn is a sexy bitch. At least in that pic. I could be okay with this.

    I AM ROOTING FOR AN AELIN/MANON TEAMUP WITH KICKASSERY ALL AROUND.

    SHIT. I’m going to need to read those chapters, aren’t I? That quote is the greatest thing I’ve read all day.

  10. Oh I like your take on the Top Ten Tuesday list! I've pretty much decided to take 9/1 off work so I can start reading Queen of Shadows when it's released at midnight. Work is overrated anyway…

  11. I haven't read this series yet (or any Maas, to be honest!), but you make a compelling case!

  12. Oh gosh, this post almost perfectly encapsulates my feelings. It's reminded me how dead I'm going to be when this releases. I just… I can't wait to see Aelin and Aedion and Rowan and Manon and Dorian and Chaol in Queen of Shadows because THIS BOOK WILL BREAK ME. (It has already broken me, if I'm being honest.)

    Also, yes. Arobynn needs to be taken down.

  13. DAMN YES! Perfect post. Also, I want Aelin to take down Arobynn with her fae powers, if events could play out that way. Revenge will be so sweet and also terrible.

  14. Queen of Shadows is definitely one of my most anticipated reads this year – can it just be September already! That Chaol image above is heartbreaking; he looks so sad. I. Can. Not. Wait. I feel like reading the first book again now.

  15. The cover is great, but I'm also bummed they went with the blue flames again.
    Chaelin, I wasn't aware of the changing name, but this one is even better. Chaol all the way <3
    I'm so excited for Rowan's POV.
    Aelin/Manon scenes, HELL YES.

  16. Damn girl you have me all excited about this book again. Yeah, definitely not a fan that they went with the same kinda background but hey, THE TAGLINES NEVER DISAPPOINT.

    Excellent post!!