Along my reread adventure I noticed many details that, at the time, meant nothing, and now mean so much more. I’m creating.” How amazing is that line? I’m crying just thinking about it). When I play, for once I’m not destroying. Okay, moving on from my love for Sarah’s actual words because I could talk about it forever (“I am empty and full all at once, and I can feel the earth roiling around me.

Every word is precise and powerful and I dream of having even a sliver of her level of talent one day. Not only in rereading and rediscovering the story that has meant so much to me, but in noticing all the intricate plotting and references, and, as I am a writer myself, in taking note of Sarah’s awe-inspiring prose. Did any of my family or friends think it was logical when I told them my plans? No! Did I care? Also no! But I’m having such immense fun. And well, I would say that this reread is one of the best choices I’ve ever made. Because my response to my favourite book series ending was not to, as Aelin would say, tuck it into my heart to take out when I need it, or to simply move on, but rather to reread all eight books in the Throne of Glass series (I’m counting The Assassin’s Blade), because it’s not like there are many unread books on my shelf begging to be picked up (Sorry, Queen of Air and Darkness). So hi, friend! How are you? Hopefully you’re coping well with the glorious firestorm that was Kingdom of Ash. And if you’ve found yourself reading this article, then I’m going to assume that you are too (at least a little bit). Hello, my name is Molly and I’m addicted to Sarah J. *You can find all the posts in this series here!

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