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 Queen of Shadows Review                                                                                                     Sarah J. Maas's New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth volume. Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire-for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past... She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Celaena's epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena's story builds to a passionate, agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Reading this was bittersweet because while I had been waiting for the continuation of the story, I was also sad to get to the end of the series. The main characters have been through a lot at this point. Their experiences have changed them for good or I'll. There are revelations in store. There is also, dare I say it room for more at the end. It is conceivable that Ms.Maas may be able to pull another book in this series out if she so chooses in the future. Stay tuned. The ending was really full of potential new beginnings which was what really made me frustrated. It adds to the book hangover because now you wish that you knew what happened with that. This is a testament to the author and this epic series.                                                                                                                                                                                                            Among the evidence of a well crafted story: Just when you thought that you had the players and their roles figured out, you don't. Not only do we see  anew ally but there is a change in a villain. The whole dynamic shifts. We get to see Dorian' s fate finally and all the build up from the last book comes to fruition as the king is faced. Amazing to see who finally winds up with who also. Always New players and surprises around every corner are in store. You will definitely not be bored so get comfortable before you dig in. You may not move for a while.