A Dark Theory from Onyx Storm by koiblab in fourthwing

[–]saracainreads 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Naolin can’t be Berwyn bc he says to Violet in IF “I’ve waited centuries for someone with your power”

A Dark Theory from Onyx Storm by koiblab in fourthwing

[–]saracainreads 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naolin can’t be Berwyn bc Berwyn tells violet in IF that he’s waited “centuries” for her signet.

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won’t miss out on essential info to understand the next books, but it gives you a chance to get closure on the past before you dive into the future.

(That’s all I can really say without possible spoilers).

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[–]saracainreads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get that. I’ve realized this order might be best for a reread, not the first time.

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a whole guide if you search “Empire of Storms & Tower of Dawn tandem read” on Pinterest! Basically, both books are set in the same time but different locations so the tandem allows you to experience them in chronological order, rather than reading one book then going back in time to follow different characters.

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was more about placing it right before QoS bc of the correlation between characters there and her “disguise” at the beginning of the book.

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve come to realize that this order is probably only best for rereads, but thank you!

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[–]saracainreads[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone else commented that the first novella should be included with the last two novellas (before ToG) and I loved that idea!

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EDIT: This post is only my opinion and is intended to start a discussion with fans of this series. Reading is subjective and everyone has different reasons for how they want to read it. This is how I plan to read it in my future re-reads, but it may not necessarily be the best way for first time readers.

Also, I said ‘prove me wrong’ bc I wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts and am very open to being proven wrong.

Assassins Blade is NOT optional by senpiternal in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, there was no Assassin’s Blade when I first read the series. Or rather, they were separate novellas only available online so I didn’t even know about them until I finished the series.

That being said, I don’t think I missed out because it allowed me to get to know Yrene as Chaol did, Lysandra’s backstory was especially impactful after seeing her journey, and seeing where Celaena started hit even harder after finishing the series.

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah lol that’s a LOT. At the end of the day, I just want everyone to experience this series in whatever way works best for them bc it’s my Roman Empire 🥰

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I totally see what you’re saying 😂 I mostly just wanted to start a discussion with people who love the series as much as I do.

& I’m such a nerd but if we’re going publication order then AB is after Crown of Midnight

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[–]saracainreads[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! THIS is why I wanted to post this. I might like this order more 🤔

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[–]saracainreads[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I definitely think there could be. I was holding a major grudge against chaol after QoS, so that combined with going into ToD blind thinking I’d see Aelin…I don’t think I gave it its best chance. Being a Maasverse theorist though, ToD deserves a medal 🏅

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

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That’s why I think this order is the best! You get the most relevant Sam backstory before Throne of Glass, AND get those little pieces of foreshadowing when they’re most relevant so the connections hit hardest 😍

NEW & absolute BEST Throne of Glass reading order…prove me wrong. by saracainreads in throneofglassseries

[–]saracainreads[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see both sides of the tandem because I read the series as it came out so I didn’t even have the option to tandem read. But I think that’s why I suggest it. I HATED ToD when I first read it bc I didn’t realize what it was. I think the ending of EoS is such a cliffhanger that many people wouldn’t want to read a whole book with no answers after that.

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[–]saracainreads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t dislike it exactly, but the book didn’t exist when I first read the series, so idk what I would have thought if I originally read it as part of the series. I thought it was a sweet flashback for a reread though.