"Just Get Past the First Book" - Throne of Glass by Sara J. Maas

Episode 172 - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas“You just need to get past the first book.”That was the recommendation. Repeatedly.So Sam and Kaitlyn finally picked up Throne of Glass and… oh boy.We get into what worked, what absolutely did not, and the question we kept circling back to the entire episode: Why did people keep reading this series?From characterization to pacing to the overall reading experience, we unpack why this first entry was a rough ride for both of us while also trying to understand the absolutely legendary reader loyalty surrounding Sarah J. Maas.Honestly, the author’s ability to inspire devotion deserves academic study.We talk about:• First-time reactions to Throne of Glass• Why the “it gets better later” recommendation is so fascinating• What did (and didn’t) work for us• Whether we understand the fandom… at allIf you’ve ever pushed through a first book because everyone swore the series improves, this one is for you.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:51 Background06:35 Age Level & Content Warning08:21 Judge a Book by Its Cover10:46 Discussion01:05:32 General Thoughts01:08:36 One Question for the Author01:09:57 Rating01:10:59 Read Again?01:11:40 Outro📖 Follow the Author - Sarah J. MaasWebsite: https://sarahjmaas.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theworldofsarahjmaas/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjmaas/Twitter: https://x.com/SJMaasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahjmaas🔗 Connect with Us on SocialsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575460276754Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunar_skulk⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/lunar_skulk⁠⁠⁠🎧 Listen Wherever You Get Podcasts